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But Sierra has made it damn near close.
Too bad I don’t know it’s going to all fall apart.
22
Maliki
I’m searchingreal estate online while Sierra is shopping with her mom. To say the market blows in Blue Beech is an understatement. Finding a place might take a while, so I haven’t mentioned anything to Sierra yet.
No matter what, I’ll find a new home for us. We need privacy and space from the bar. From experience, this isn’t a stable place to raise a family either.
That’s right.
I’m already thinking about having a family with her.
I want her to be my wife and the mother of my children.
I never thought that was something I’d say.
I shut my laptop and drop it next to me at the sound of a knock on the door. I don’t get very many visitors here, given it’s in the back lot and most people see me at the bar.
I open the door to find the last person I expected.
She gapes at me, her face brimming with stress.
What the fuck?
I have no clue why she’s here or what to say.
“Hey, Maliki,” she says, looking high-strung.
I cross my arms. “Jessa, this is a surprise.”
She scowls at my harsh tone. “Can I come in?”
“Sure.” I retreat a step while doubting if it’s a good idea, making sure there’s ample space between us, and shut the door. “What’s up?”
“I need to tell you something.”
“So, tell me.”
“I, uh …”
Jesus.She needs to stop this stuttering shit and explain herself. I can’t risk Sierra coming in and seeing her here.
I snap my fingers in her face. “What do you need to tell me?”
I’m acting rude, which is unnecessary, but why is she standing, speechless. in my doorway? Her uneasiness makes me worry she’s about to start some shit. The faster she explains why she’s here, the faster I can go back to house-hunting.
Until something hits me.
An abrupt wave of nausea smacks into me. “Is Sierra okay?” It’s reaching, but if something is wrong with her, Ellie could’ve asked Jessa to relay the message.
“Sierra?” She glances around the apartment. “Why are you worried about my sister’s friend?”
“Why else would you be here?”
“Again,why do you care about her?”
