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My father walks in.
Great. He’s most likely not here to ask for my Christmas wish list.
“What’s up?” This conversation needs to be as short as possible.
He shuts the door behind him and takes a seat. “I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to be hanging out with Chloe Fieldgain.”
Ah, there it is. This isn’t a social hello, unsurprisingly. I expected a call, but it seems he felt the need to show his face instead.
The tension between my dad and Chloe was strong, and I can’t blame her. Even with my mom’s discouragement, he judges those less fortunate in our town.
Last night, I could tell we were both exhausted, so I didn’t ask Chloe to hang out, and we went into our own homes.
“Who I hang out with is none of your business,” I reply.
He laughs. “Tell me it’s only sex and you’re using condoms.”
“It’s not only sex, and we’re not using condoms. I’m hoping to give you fifteen grandchildren with her.”Take that, asshole.
“Son, if you’re having an issue getting women to sleep with you, I can find someone to help get your rocks off.”
I hold my hand up and cringe.Fucking gross.“Calm down. I’m not sleeping with Chloe.”
“Good. You might be smarter than I thought.”
I scoff. “Smart because I’m not sleeping with someone?”
“Smart, like your father, who knows where he sticks his dick is important.”
“That’s where you’re wrong. I never want to be a man like you.”
“A man like me?” he asks, insulted.
“Yes. A shitty husband. A shitty dad. A man so hungry for power that he can’t realize his plate is already full.”
He pulls at the collar of his suit. “I’m beginning to think my daughters carry more balls than my sons. Rex wants to be … fuck, I don’t know what, and you want to screw a woman who grew up in the trailer park.”
“Again,I’m not fucking Chloe. We’re friends and neighbors.”
He smiles. “Be safe with her. The last thing you need is a baby with the woman. Fuck her all you want, but be careful.”
“Leave her alone,” I instruct. “Don’t you dare give her the same warning, or there will be problems.”
He huffs. “Since when do you think you have authority over me?”
“Since I decided I’m not afraid of you and not a puppet under your bullshit. I thought I’d already proved that to you. It’s been fun.” I tip my head toward the door. “You know the way out.”
“Selfish bastard.”
“I wish I were a bastard.”
* * *
“And there’sour favorite third wheel,” Lauren sings.
“Piss off,” I grumble when I slide into the backseat of Gage’s truck. “If you two weren’t forcing me to come, I wouldn’t be a third wheel. My mom, who is the queen of throwing parties, never had a gender reveal party. Next, you two will be drinking hipster beer and eating avocado toast.”
“Avocado toast is amazing, for your information,” Lauren replies with a laugh. “Stop being a hater.”
