Status Updates From Perfectly Pretend

“He slides the ring onto my finger and then I kiss him—at the top of a Ferris wheel while everyone goes absolutely ballistic below.

“You said you wanted a big surprise.” “I wanted to give you exactly what you asked for.”
“When did you plan this?”
“After we won the Cup.” He brings my hand up to his mouth and presses a kiss to it.”

Ha ha, creative use of a Ferris wheel

Omg there might be a proposal!!

“And that’s when I kiss him in the middle of the hallway, where anyone could walk by. Because I know where I belong. Right here, in this man’s arms.”😍😍

I love the Marco women and Scarlett and Rafael’s talk is awesome

I love this line that Brendan says: “you made a choice that affected over a decade of my life.”


“Whatever you think you know about our relationship, we’re going to start there. And then you’re going to listen to the truth about how I feel about Scarlett Rossi.”
The rain pounds against the roof of the car as Rafael finally turns to me. “All right, Brendan. I’m listening.”

The hug from the boys!!

Brendan and Scarlett’s kissing and dancing earlier, plus Brendan’s “I love you speech”

Ugh I felt so worried for Brendan’s allergic reaction to the crab dip, but I’m glad he’s okay. I’m also glad he defended Scarlett to his strict uncle!! Green flag for the win for defending Scarlett’s hard work defending their relationship!!

“I love you,” I whisper, pressing my forehead against his. “So much, Brendan Marco.”
The smile that spreads across his face is like the sunrise over water. “Say it again.”
“I love you,” I say again.
“One more time. I’m still a little deaf from last night.”
I laugh, dropping my head in the curve of his neck before I meet his eyes. “I love you, you impossible man.”

“I love you,” I whisper, pressing my forehead against his. “So much, Brendan Marco.”
The smile that spreads across his face is like the sunrise over water. “Say it again.”
“I love you,” I say again.
“One more time. I’m still a little deaf from last night.”
I laugh, dropping my head in the curve of his neck before I meet his eyes. “I love you, you impossible man.”

Omg the kissing and communication!!

Scarlett got Brendan a very soft pair of pjs!!

Scarlett is healing Brendan’s people pleading tendencies: “ I still feel like that disappointing kid who couldn’t play the game, trying to prove he deserves to be here.”
“Brendan.” She tilts her head. “You don’t have to prove anything.”

They cleared up a miscommunication! Yay

lol the attempted tango lessons from the Carolina Crusher men lol 😆

I’m marking this part and the “fake kiss” Brendan and Scarlett shared?! 🥹🥹

I’m halfway done with this book now. Isabella, Grandma, and other good are nice! And there is a poll scene where we get to see Brendan and Scarlett have a little swimming time

Scarlett is going to be one of Carmen’s bridesmaids at her wedding