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“Good.” I nodded. “I like when you—”
“Maya!” Talon growled.
I jumped and faced the front of the car. “Hey, I’m here. I have the best parents. Mum, why you laughing? Wait—doesn’t matter, because I remember that you, Dad, you didn’t even get pissed when I didn’t come home for ages.”
“You still haven’t been home,” Dad pointed out.
“Are you sure?” I asked. “Wait, I was there the other day.”
“For dinner after you’d taken Ruby and Drake to your place.”
“Hmm. I have the best siblings. I should ring them.” I searched my pockets, but I couldn’t find my phone.
“Maya, maybe now’s not a good time to call them,” Mum suggested.
“What? Why?”
“Babe, come here and buckle in so we can get home.”
“Home. I like that. Home.” I scooted back, and Texas helped me get my seat belt on because it was suddenly difficult. “Mum!” I yelled.
“Jesus,” Dad cursed.
“Yes, Maya?”
“I think I’m living with Texas.”
She giggled. “I think you are too.”
“You guys are the best. Dad, thanks for not killing him.”
He snorted. “You’re welcome.”
“Okay. I’m just gonna have a little sleep.”
Then I’d passed out. I didn’t even remember getting to bed. God, my parents were going to give me hell, and they’d probably told everyone about it. In our family, embarrassing situations always spread like wildfire.
Groaning again, I rolled onto my side as I heard the shower switch off. I closed my eyes for a moment and compelled my stomach to stop rolling. I needed to get up and take some Panadol. I could also drink a gallon of water.
“Babe” was said softly.
I opened my eyes, and my heart skipped a beat. He’d read my mind.
“You’re amazing,” I told him, sitting. I took the medicine and gulped down the water. “Promise I’ll be into work soon.”
“Don’t stress. Just whenever, or not at all. See how you go.”
I cocked a brow. “Is this because I sleep with the boss?”
He grinned. “That and I don’t want you chuckin’ in the shop. Hex has a weak stomach, and Mon will just bitch.”
Smiling, I nodded, and slipped back down. “Just need five.”
He leaned over and pressed his mouth to mine. “Love you.”
My whole body warmed. “Love you too,” I answered, blinking the sudden tears away.
His grin turned into a gentle smile as he wiped them from my face. With a wink, he bopped me on the nose and left.
