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He grins and there’s something about it that stills the spinning thoughts. That calms the chaos in my head.
“Probably not.”
* * *
We barely makeit inside before Derrick calls up from the lobby.
I’m not surprised that Noel and Misty are here. That’s my sister for you. And apparently her fiancé too.
But the fact that they brought my parents? Wow.
That hurts.
“I texted we were coming,” Misty says with a too-bright smile. Then, voice dripping with sarcasm, she adds, “Wouldn’t want to blindside you or anything.”
I groan, but what is there to say? She’s right. And besides, it’s not like I could get a word in edgewise with my parents barreling in, demanding answers.
“It’s not real—”
“You live with your sister—”
“No one’s even heard this guy’s name—”
“Dad,” I start, but he’s already brushing past me.
“There's no way she lives here. Look at this place,” my father accuses, pointing from one immaculate space to the next. “Where’s the junk? The Chia pets and twinkle lights? The goat yoga calendar and… piles. Where is Stormy in this apartment, because from the looks of it, she’s never even set foot in this place.”
He’s not too far off. Not that Liam is willing to admit it.
“She wasn’t officially living here before. But she’s moving in now.”
Misty’s eyes narrow.“Officially?”
Liam continues like she’s just high-fived him. “And actually, this is perfect. We’ve been trying to figure out the best way to share our news, get everyone together… and here you are.”
We were not talking about that, but I’m nodding my agreement.
“Yes, this is perfect,” I wheeze out.
Liam steps over to shake my dad’s hand, introducing himself, and then leans in to kiss my mom’s cheek, acting like we’ve invited them over for dinner as a couple instead of them showing up demanding answers about a wedding they didn’t know happened.
It’s official. I’m freaking out.
I can feel the breath starting to move too fast, my lungs work too hard for too little air.
Misty is shaking her head.
Noel is glaring at Liam.
My parents…
“And now you’re married—”
“But since when—”
I smile wider. Try to suck the air slower… harder… and it’s not working.
Beside me, Liam does a quick double take, catching what everyone else is too spun-up to notice.
