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The night before the wedding, I discovered that Alex and his ex-girlfriend were more than just old friends—they were what you'd call 'friends with benefits.' No matter the distance, they always found time to reconnect. His buddy Davis confronted him, 'What are you playing at? You're about to tie the knot with Eleanor, yet you're still hooked on Morgan. If you weren't ready to move on, why end it in the first place?' Alex lit a cigarette, his voice heavy with fatigue. 'With her, it's purely physical—we don't connect on any other level. But with Eleanor, it's a whole different story,' he sighed. 'Don't sweat it,' he reassured Davis, 'I've got everything under control. It's strictly platonic—no feelings, no overnights. It won't mess with my marriage to Eleanor.' --- With just two days until the wedding, I was swamped, running errands non-stop. Today alone, I'd made five trips. Overwhelmed, I sighed, 'I'm beat.' 'Thanks for all your hard work, babe,' Alex laughed, stepping over to massage my shoulders. 'Did you manage to pick up my package?' 'Naturally,' I replied,