“Hi, Roxanne!” Kiki greeted her as she walked in the Christmas Cove Jewelry Store, feeling much better about her fake arrangement with Liam than she had before. After they did a Jive dance and then got everyone to do The Chicken Dance, the party goers loosened up and had a ball. What could have proved to be a disaster had turned into a fun and memorable night.

“How are you this morning?” Roxanne asked, waiting for an answer instead of just heading to her office.

Kiki did a double take. “I’m fine. Thanks for asking.”

Roxanne gave her a warm smile and headed to the back to stash her purse...