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“He should the fuck not,” Gage says. “I’d rather buy you a beachside villa than be involved in Kyle’s girl drama like we’re teenagers.”
That’s Gage. He’ll tell me when I’m being an idiot, but he isn’t one for heart-to-hearts unless it’s with Lauren.
“Invite her on a double date,” Lauren demands.
Gage smiles over at his fiancée. “The queen has spoken.”
* * *
The party is being heldon Lauren’s family’s property. There’s an endless amount of food, and I watch my best friend and his fiancée pop the balloon.
Does Chloe want kids?My guess is yes since it seems like she frequently helps with her sister’s kids.
The confetti is pink. The cake is pink.
I’m having a goddaughter.
By the end of the car ride home, I’ve decided I’m going to ask Chloe on a double date.
9
Chloe
Kyle Calling.
The Ignore button is hit.
I need space to get my head straight before we talk. We haven’t done much of that since dinner at his parents’. He still tells me good morning, but it’s brief before he leaves for work. His truck was in the drive, but no lights were on in his house when I got home yesterday.
Hours later, Gage’s truck pulled up, and Kyle stepped out. When he was unlocking his front door, Lauren yelled his name, ran up the porch steps, and handed him a pink balloon.
He grabbed it, laughed, and hugged her.
My phone rings again.
Kyle Calling.
I hit Ignore.
It rings once more.
Kyle again.
“Jesus, what?” I answer.
“You need to get to Garfield’s Grocery,” he says in a serious tone.
“Why? I’m working.”
“Trey was busted for shoplifting.”
“Shit! Give me ten.”
“Park in the rear lot, so no one sees you, and I’ll let you in.”
* * *
Kyle is waitingfor me when I pull into the parking lot. I speed-walk his way, and he moves to the side, letting me in without speaking. I curse with every step as I walk down a hallway lined with loaves of bread and pastries.
