“Once a month, as they had done throughout their enduring friendship, Lisa, Mindy, Ruby, and Tina convened for their Rom Com Movie Club night. In the cozy comfort of facial masks, nail polish, and wine, they would create a sanctuary in which to discuss movies that stirred their yearning for love, even if the concept of a happily ever after often seemed far-fetched.
Growing up, Lisa had experienced a turbulent journey, shifting from one home to another, leaving her with a hazy notion of what happily ever after should resemble. Her friends had become the rock of stability in her life, their unwavering affection carrying her through the daily grind. Though life had continually presented her with challenges, she never anticipated that it might introduce a man into her world, a development that would strain her relationship with her best friend just before her best friend’s wedding.
In Lisa’s experience, when things took a turn for the worse, they often set off a chain of events. Ryan found himself caught in this cycle when he decided to return home to live with his parents while awaiting a new opportunity. Little did he know that this opportunity would manifest during one of the girly gatherings of Rom Com Movie Club night, where he stumbled headlong into love with Lisa, who was donning a clay facial mask and wet toenails.
Falling in love with her best friend’s future brother-in-law wasn’t ideal timing, but when had timing ever been in Lisa’s favor? Now faced with a choice between a romantic future with a man and a fairy tale ending or preserving the deep bond of friendship that had been her steadfast support system, Lisa must decide which version of happily ever after she truly desires.”
