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“All you ever have to say is negative stuff. What do you expect from me?”
“A little understanding would be nice.”
“Understanding?” I glared at him. “What would you like me to understand? That you hate my mother?”
“Kinley, I do not hate your mom.”
“You could have fooled me. You know you’re going to feel really bad when you realize you’re wrong and she didn’t relapse. And after you do, I expect a fucking apology.” I turned to leave, but he grabbed my hand and stopped me.
“Babe, don’t do this.”
“Too late. You have no right to throw accusations around like that, Christian.”
“You’re right.” He nodded. “I’m sorry.”
“No! Now you’re just saying that to save your ass. You’re not being sincere with me.”
“I think you forget I know you better than you know yourself. You think I don’t realize you’re out here by yourself thinking exactly what I am when it comes to her?”
“I am not!”
“Then why ask me if I thought she seemed off?”
“Because I thought maybe she was coming down with something and you saw it too! Like she was getting sick. She’s been working a lot. I’m sure she’s just exhausted.”
“Baby…” He pulled me into his arms. “You’re right. I’m sorry. I’m way off base, okay? She’ll be here soon, and you can ask her yourself why she’s late.”
I didn’t say anything. Instead, I simply hugged him back. I hated arguing with him. Today was supposed to be a day of celebration, not fighting with each other.
“Ugh! I’m sorry, Christian. I didn’t mean to go off on you.”
“Yes, you did, but I forgive you.”
I laughed, I couldn’t help it.
“Kinley!” his mom shouted from the slider. “Can you come in here for a few minutes? I want to introduce you to some family from out of state!”
“Of course!” I yelled back before looking at Christian. “You coming?”
He grinned. “I wish I was.”
I smacked his chest.
“I’ll meet you inside.”
“You’re never going to find me with all those people.”
He kissed me. “I’d find you anywhere, sweetness.”
“Charmer.” I gave him one last kiss before making my way inside.
Silently praying to God, he was wrong about my mom.
—Christian—
There were way too many people huddled together to walk in through the kitchen, so I decided to walk around the house and go in from the front door.
All of a sudden, I heard Kinley’s mom holler, “Chrissstiannn!”
