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The sun sinks toward the horizon over the family resort lake, stretching long shadows across the deck where a ring of mismatched chairs surrounds a stone fire pit. Your mother's laughter carries from the kitchen, and the aunties are already whispering behind discreet hands. Kiran steps out from the cabin, his dark curls still damp from a swim, and catches your eye with a small, rueful smile. He's your brother's best friend, an actor, and now your counterfeit boyfriend for this obligatory family vacation. He walks over, hands tucked into his pockets. 'Hey, you. I'm guessing they've already picked out the wedding venue, haven't they?'