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Percy
Saturday 4:03 Pm
“No, I hope the baby takes afteryou,” Liam says, voice still blaring from the speaker. “I hope it’s kind and smart and gorgeous, just like its mother.”
“No,” Becky answers, “I hope it’s strong and intelligent and brave. Like its father.”
I roll my eyes so hard I feel dizzy, shooting Mysti an incredulous look.
You believe this shit?my face says.
Her pained smile informs me that no, she cannot.
Sammi chuckles into her receiver, laughing girlishly at some shark joke Lock’s just told.
Or at least I assume that’s what it was about. Honestly, it’s damn near painful to listen to this gushy stuff for too long.
This little plan has really backfired.
If anything, watching my girls ooze emotion into their phones has only put me further off marriage, which I didn’t think was even possible.
I look to Mysti, seeing similar thoughts on her face.
This is not for us.
I tilt my head toward the side, a silent invitation which she readily accepts with an answering nod.
Let’s get the fuck out of here.
We sneak away to the sounds of Becky damn near swooning, Sammi not far behind.
I love my girls, truly I do, but when they get all sappy like this, I need my distance.
Or a drink. Maybe both.
When we’re an appropriate distance from the love fest, I look to Mysti. “Well, that was ridiculous.”
“I know! Could they be anymore lovey?”
I raise an eyebrow. “Well, I was talking more about their little intervention.”
She looks doubtfully back at me.
“You really don’t think that was bullshit?” I ask.
Guilt flashes across her face.
“Honestly, Perce, I think they were just trying to help.”
“Since when do I need help?” I wave my hands over my own body for emphasis. “It’s me, Mysti. I don’t need anyone. I thought you guys would understand that by now.”
“I do!”
I roll my eyes. “Oh, really? So then what’s with the intervention?”
“It’s just…well, Anton isn’t just anyone, Percy. It’s obvious you have feelings for him. We just didn’t want you to regret not giving him a chance.”
