The Broken Promise

Summary

My parents called to tell me they were heading to my childhood friend’s house to meet his blind date.

My childhood friend, Hugh, was fast asleep beside me.

I thought it was a joke. "Hugh," I whispered, "they said they found you a blind date."

He grunted, pulling me closer into his arms. "Cora, sweetheart, pick out an outfit for me in a bit, would you? And help me with my hair."

When I froze, Hugh cracked open an eye and let out a cynical laugh.

"What's wrong with you? We're just hookup buddies. You didn't actually think I was going to marry you, did you?"