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I grab my phone.
This shit is long overdue.
No more lying or sneaking around.
She’ll be pissed, but I hope she understands.
Me: Date night tonight?
Sierra: Ooh, sounds good! I’ve missed you.
Me: A night in the city?
Sierra: That sounds perfect.
30
Sierra
“What’s that smile for?”Ellie asks.
The eager grin hasn’t left my face since Maliki texted me. “Maliki and I are going out for the night.”
Her smile grows just as wide. “Does that excitement mean he’s no longer being Shady McShaderson?”
My smile falters an inch. “Somewhat, but I see this as promising.” I shake my head. “I’ve been dumb, waiting this long to demand answers.”
“I don’t see him cheating on you. He looks at you like you own his world.”
“I’m not as worried about cheating as I am him wanting to break up with me. I’m scared he wants to end our relationship, and since he doesn’t know how, he’ll pull away until I cut the cord.”
“Doubt the man is taking you on a date to break up with you. Stop being paranoid.”
“I’m sick of you telling me to stop being paranoid.”
“Then, stop being paranoid.”
“Aunt Ellie!”
Molly comes running into the kitchen, an eager smile glued to her face. She wraps her arms around Ellie’s legs, and Ellie squeezes her shoulders.
“Hey, I didn’t know you were coming over,” she says.
“I need you to babysit.” I hear her grating voice before seeing her. “Mom isn’t home, and I need to run errands.”
“Okay,” Ellie says to Jessa. “A heads-up would’ve been nice.”
“I texted, but you didn’t answer,” Jessa fires back. “Molly asked to hang out with you.”
“I’m watching cartoons!” Molly says before rushing into the living room.
“It won’t be long,” Jessa continues. She turns to leave but halts when her eyes meet mine. “Oh, hey, Sierra.”
I narrow my eyes at the smugness in her tone. “Uh, hey. How’s your moving going?”
My mama taught me never to act rude … unless someone pisses you off. So far, Jessa hasn’t hit that level.
She fidgets with her necklace. “Oh, it’s going. I thought it’d be terrible, moving home, but I’ve enjoyed catching up withold friends.”
