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I straighten my back and look back toward Blake. “Please, ask me anything. I will gladly answer all your questions if I know the answer.”
He nods his head and moves to the couch with, who I assume must be his girlfriend because he hasn’t let go of her hand. I don’t know if I should sit next to him or in that chair or remain where I am. That is until he motions to the chair and I make my way over.
He takes a deep breath and looks around at everyone before blowing it out. “How the hell can you be my sister? I’m an only child. Always have been and by the looks of it you must be the same age as me.”
Yes! That sexy guy is not my half-brother. Alright, not the thought I should be having. I clear my throat of the nerves I’m feeling and wring my hands in my lap.
“Honestly, I just found out the other day myself. My mom and your dad were together for a very, very short time. In that time, she got pregnant, and he didn’t want anything to do with my mom, no less a baby. My mom told him she didn’t want him around if he didn’t want me. He left and never contacted us again. I’m so sorry to just show up and drop this on you, but I wanted to meet you. I’m an only child too and I just thought maybe we could form some sort of relationship.” I risk the chance of looking at him to gauge his reaction and he looks pissed. Fuck.
He stands up and begins pacing and all eyes are bouncing between him and me. No one has said a word and I feel like the air is thick with questions from them.
“So let me get this straight. My father knocked up your mother and just walked away? He knew he had another kid out there and never once did anything about it?”
“I know how shocking this is, believe me. This is actually how I felt the other night, but after I had time to process, I thought it must have happened for a reason. We both grew up without siblings that has to tell you something. Maybe they both felt some kind of guilt.”
I’m not entirely sure what I should be saying at this point. I’ve never felt so judged before and that’s saying a lot.
He moves to stand in front of me and squats down so he can look into my eyes. “My father sucks, but for him to ignore his child is fucked up. I’m sorry on behalf of him and I’d love to get to know you.”
My heart beats excitedly in my chest knowing that he wants to give this relationship a go. I wasn’t sure how he would react but just him saying he is willing to get to know me is enough right now.
“I’d really like that, Blake.”
I smile and for the first time, he smiles back. He stands up and motions with his head for me to do the same. “Let me introduce you to everyone.”
I keep the smile in place because this all feels surreal. Blake Foster is my brother and he’s going to introduce me to Jax and Kallie.
“This is my best friend, my brother, Jax. That beautiful woman is his fiancée, Kallie. This is actually their engagement party.” Holy shit. I just interrupted their engagement party. This is too much.
“So nice to meet you both and congratulations. I’m sorry to have crashed your party, I feel terrible about it.” I don’t really, I’m excited as shit to be here. I can only imagine who else is here.
“Blake loves all the attention on him, believe me, you have no reason to feel terrible. It’s a great surprise to meet you.” Holy shit, Jax just talked to me. I smile, trying to seem unfazed by it, and turn back to Blake.
“This guy is Kallie’s brother and one of my best friends, Braden.” Damn, Braden. He even has a sexy name. Every part of my body takes notice of him, begging me to touch him. Of course, I won’t, hell I’m not here for that.
“Nice to meet you, Braden.”
He simply nods his head and I feel a little disappointed I haven’t heard his voice.
“And this sexy, beautiful, amazing, goddess is my girlfriend London.” Wow, he must really be into her.
“It’s great to meet you London.”
She stands and kisses Blake’s cheek before looking at me. “It’s nice to meet you too.”
After another awkward silence, I clear my throat. “Well, I’ve taken up enough of everyone’s time. Blake, I’ll just leave my number and when you are free give me a call and we can make plans. Congratulations again Jax and Kallie.”
I reach into my purse to find a piece of paper to write my number on, praying they ask me to stay. I didn’t consider what I would do once the introductions were done. There is no one for me to stay with. I guess I need to find a motel.
“McKinley, why don’t you stay? We can hang out and talk even with the party going on. Soon the old people will be gone, and it will actually be fun,” Blake says.
Everyone laughs and can feel how close they are.
“I’d offer you something to eat, but your dumbass brother ordered the food which isn’t here yet,” Jax says, causing my stomach to drop to my toes when he calls Blake my brother. It brings tears to eyes just hearing it. I laugh as I quickly wipe under my eyes.
“Oh my God, don’t cry. What the fuck Jax, you made my sister cry,” Blake says, seriously pissed that Jax made me cry.
This time a tear does spill, but I continue to laugh. “No, no it’s fine. It’s just hearing him call you my brother and you calling me your sister. It’s overwhelming in such an amazing way.”
