CHAPTER 9

Sarah had just left her boss's office when her phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and saw that it was her best friend, Emily. She smiled and answered the call.

"Hey, Emi," she said, "What's up?"

"I just wanted to remind you of our last conversation," Emily replied.

Sarah sighed. She knew exactly what her friend was talking about.

"I know, I know," Sarah said, "And I appreciate your concern. But I've made my decision."

"And?" Emily prompted.

Sarah took a deep breath. "I'm going through with it. I'm going to marry him."

Emily gasped. "What? Are you crazy?"

Sarah laughed. "Maybe a little. But hear me out. This is a great opportunity for me. I'll have access to all sorts of information that I wouldn't have otherwise. And besides, the marriage is mostly going to be signing papers. I won't even have to see him that much."

Emily sighed. "I don't like it, Sarah. I don't trust this guy."

"I know, but it's my decision," Sarah said firmly. "And besides, it's happening in two days. There's