Our Big White Lie

Ava Langley's mom only has so much time left. When Ava overhears her lamenting that she'll never see her only daughter as a bride, the guilt is overwhelming. She's single with no prospects on the horizon, and she doesn't want to get married just to have a wedding. Nor would her mom want her to. But it still hurts that her mom will miss out on something she's dreamed about. Then Ava's best friend and roommate, Tori Griffin, has an idea:What if they get married?It won't be a real, legal marriage, but they can give Ava's mom the chance to be the mother of the bride.
No one but Tori and Ava will know it's fake. It's a great plan. on paper. But as the big day approaches, Tori worries she's making a huge mistake. She'll do anything for her best friend. but what if the woman she's pretending to marry really is the love of her life?CW: Cancer, dying parent. If you would like more details or clarification about this content, please contact the author.