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Ryan and Brady are laughing at the nervous Nellie comment, which makes me regret the speakerphone, but my heart has settled down now that I know they’re safe.
“Yeah, I’ll take one.Hell, buy whatever they have left, and I’ll pay you back.”
“Okay, will do.See you soon.”
She hangs up, and I turn to my brothers.“Shut up.”
“We didn’t say anything,” Ryan says with a laugh.
“I’m gonna start calling you Nellie,” Brady says.“It just fits you so well.”
“Fuck you.”But I can’t help but laugh.“You’re a couple of jerks.”
“Ah, come on, Nellie.Let’s go meet her at the house for some muffins.”
ChapterSeven
Erin
That first sip of coffee just hits different when it’s your day off.
Curled up on my couch, wrapped up in a red throw blanket that my mom sent me, I take a long, deep breath and then another sip.
I love quiet mornings, watching the mountains.Well, the tiny bit that I can see from my little apartment window anyway.I like watching the world wake up with me.
And for the first time in a week, I don’t have to work at either job.
I can admit that I’m exhausted, but not in a bad way.My first week with Holly and Johnny was great, and I was able to keep up at the coffee shop, as well, which is exactly what I was hoping for.So far, everyone seems happy, and I was able to give Brooks the go-ahead to get started on the car repairs.
Yeah, I’m going to be tired from working two jobs for a while, but that’s okay.I don’t mind.
With half of my cup consumed, I reach for my phone and open the ‘gram so I can see what all my cousins are up to.It looks like a few of them went out on the town last night, so Iheartthe posts and comment on a few.
I’m glad that Zoey and Millie talked me into being on the app, even if I’m incognito, so I can keep up with everyone.Speaking of Millie, I search her name and immediately give her a follow, and then notice that she posted a photo an hour ago from out at the ranch.
The caption reads,Sunrises at the ranch FTW!
Holy shit, the photo of the mountains is just incredible, with the first rays of sunshine touching the peaks almost lovingly.The mountains in this area always take my breath away, but I haven’t seen the ones in this photo out at the ranch.And the trees!They’re so green and beautiful.
I never thought I’d be the girl who has a thing for trees, but here we are.
Closing out the app, I bring up Millie’s number and shoot her a text.
Me: You’re up early!I didn’t know you were spending the weekend at the ranch.How big is it, anyway?I haven’t even seen those mountains, and I spent all week there!
I sip my coffee as I see the three dots start to dance on the screen, indicating that Millie is typing out a response.
Millie: I bunked with Brady last night!Girl, you should come out here today!Come now.It’s a big day on the ranch that you shouldn’t miss.I can show you around, including where I took that pic.Wear clothes that can get super jacked up and come on!
I’d planned to get some chores done today.Groceries, cleaning, all the things that I haven’t had a chance to do since I’ve been working two jobs.I haven’t even seen Roger all week, and I should look in on him.
But I really do love the ranch, and I’m curious to see more of it.Ireallywant to see where she took that photo.
When I don’t answer right away, Millie sends another message.
Millie: Get your ass out here, Montgomery.
That makes me laugh, so I stand and wiggle out of the blanket as I reply.
