Breaking Free From the Substitute Bride

Summary

After my best friend finally got together with her crush, she introduced me to her crush's young uncle.

I had been single my entire life, accustomed to living alone, and originally wanted to refuse.

But when I saw this usually bright, moon-like man sitting by the pool, dead drunk and vulnerable, my heart softened.

I walked over, held out my hand, and said, "I'm just short of graduation credits. Want to go get a marriage certificate?"

The man was stunned for a moment, but eventually placed his hand in mine.

On an impulse, we got our marriage certificate and became husband and wife.