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.” I groan inwardly and bang my head against the wall.“Do I have to?” I say in a whiny voice, which is annoying.“Yes, honey.It’s only common for the parents to want to be more social with the significant others.And it’s not like Lucas doesn’t already know me.I’m sure he’ll be thrilled to be accepted into our family.”She makes a point that I can’t argue.He’s always been well liked by my mother ever since we were kids.I may just have to warn him though that she has a tiny crush on him.I laugh to myself, thinking about his likely reaction he’d have.“Okay fine.But I mean it, hands off.” She grins and wiggles her eye brows.“Okay, well I’m off to take a shower sicko.Goodnight.” I walk into the bathroom ignoring her laughter, which follows me.The rest of the week flies by and I have still heard any word from Brooke.At this point, I’m getting a little pissed at her.She hasn’t had the decency to call or text.She’s avoided me in school all week and it’s pretty obvious she’s guilty.Brady has been a pain in my ass too.He acts like a slug that won’t get off me.It sucks.No matter what, they are still my friends and if they want to be together, I won’t stop them.And I still don’t want to lose them as friends either.Last night, Lucas came over and we watched movies in my living room.My mother had other plans, so we had the house to ourselves, which didn’t bother me the least.I didn’t have to worry about my mother making eyes at him.“So your mom likes me huh?” He asked as we were sitting together on the couch sharing a bowl of popcorn.I punched his shoulder and made a face at him.He laughed at me and said “What? I think it’s cute.I just hope she doesn’t take it too personal when I tell her I’m not into MILF’s.But she is pretty hot for a mom.” I threw popcorn at him.“Seriously Lucas, that’s my mother! I don’t think of her as a MILF.Well, maybe, she is hot.I actually hope to be that hot when I’m older.But still, it’s my mother.” I laugh at myself for saying something so absurd.My mother is beautiful.She’s tall with long legs and gorgeous hazel eyes.Her hair is usually in a bun but when it’s down, it reaches past her mid back in perfect waves.He smiles at me showing his perfectly straight white teeth.“Oh I am pretty positive you’ll be that hot.And by the way, your mom’s not old.” Yeah, she acts like a teenager sometimes.I forget she’s my mother.I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.At least she doesn’t dress like one though.Then, I think I’d have a problem.When we finished watching the movies we had picked out, we went to our favorite spot, just by the river and lay down on the hood of his car, gazing up at the stars.It was a perfect night.This morning I woke up feeling stiff.I must have slept wrong because my neck hurt when I moved to get up.At breakfast my mother asked me how my night went and I laughed.“Oh it was fun.Sorry you missed it.But Lucas is looking forward to having dinner here soon.” Now she laughs and says “Well, why doesn’t he come over tonight? I’ll fry some fish.”“No, I have plans, but maybe tomorrow?” I ask and she smiles, nodding.“What are your plans?” I actually didn’t have any set in stone but I have an idea of what I’m going to do.It’s a sneaky plan.“Oh the usual, just going to visit some friends I haven’t seen in awhile.” It’s not a lie, but I don’t tell her the whole truth either.She tilts her head as if she’s trying to figure out what I’m scheming.I hear my phone buzz on the kitchen table.I pick it up and read it.“Hey sexy.” My face heats up.“Hi stud.”“Are we meeting up tonight?”“Later.I have something to do first.”“Boo.Okay well text me then.Love you.” He’s such a baby sometimes.“Relax, I’ll see you later.Love you too.”“Let me guess, loverboy?” My mom pulls me out of my daze.I look up at her.“Ha.Ha.You’re correct.”“May I just say, I love that you’re so happy.I’ve never seen you this happy when you were with Brady.” I agree, I was happy but never really happy.I’m always on cloud nine with Lucas.He makes me feel like I’m worth something.He’s always believed in me.And the way he looks at me, like I’m beautiful just makes me feel appreciated and worth it.“Yeah, I loved Brady but I don’t think I was ever in love with him.”“Yeah, I see that.Have you told him about you and Lucas yet?” I shake my head and look down at my hands in my lap.“No.Not yet.” She gives me a “what are you waiting for” look.“I will, quit looking at me like that.” She gets up and goes into the living room.I go to my room and read for a little while.“Hey Abby, I was going to go to the mall.Wanna come?” I look up from my book and think about it for a minute.Then I put my book down on my desk and grab my keys.“I’m driving.”“Tell me, when do you plan on catching the cheaters in the act?” Sarah asks as we’re sifting through racks of clothes at Charlotte Russe.I browse a few blouses, holding onto them so I can try them on in the fitting room.“Oh, today actually.” She raises her eye brow at me.“Stop it! You and mom drive me crazy with that.I swear I must be the only one who can’t do it.” She laughs at me.“Sorry, I forgot you weren’t blessed with the ability to master The Rock look.” I smile wide.I always had a crush on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.I watched every wrestling match he participated in.I was sad when he quit wrestling to be in movies, though I loved those too.I bought every movie he was in.Lucas makes fun of my obsession but I don’t care.He’s totally sexy.“Earth to Abby, come in Abby.” I hear Sarah’s voice invade my hot fantasy.I sneer at her.“Oh I’m sorry, was I intruding on your sexual Lucas fantasies?” She asks.“Actually I was fantasizing about The Rock but thanks for asking, and interrupting.” She laughs and nudges my shoulder.“Does Lucas know you have sexy thoughts of someone else?” I nod and laugh.“Yeah, he laughs at me for obsessing over him.”“He’s just jealous he doesn’t look that good.” I slap her at that comment.“Hey, Lucas is pretty damn sexy.Leave him alone.Okay, I have a few of these I want to try on.I’ll be right back.” I walk away and find a sale’s assistant.“Excuse me; can I get a fitting room please?” I ask a tall red head.She turns around and smile at me, then grabs the key off the counter and I follow her to the dressing room.“If you need anything, call me I will be happy to help.”“Thanks, I think I’m fine.” I walk into the room and close the door.I put my purse down and hang up the blouses on the hook and look at myself in the mirror.I notice that the bags under my eyes are mostly gone, showing I’ve gotten more sleep lately.I feel like I have, a little at least.I pull off my shirt and start trying on clothes, one by one.“Abby!” I hear Sarah yelling from outside the fitting room.“I’m in here bonehead.” She knocks on my door and I consider not saying anything, making her search for me since all of the doors are locked.But I decide against it and behave myself instead.Then I hear my phone buzz.I fish for my phone in my purse and pull it out to see who is texting me.“Hey, just want to apologize for being a dick the other day.” It’s Brady finally speaking to me again.I snort out loud and mumble to myself.“What did you say?” Sarah asks me from outside the door.“Nothing, I’m talking to myself.” I text him back.“Which time?” I text back“Haha, smartass.”“ I’m being serious Brady”““Look we’ll talk soon.I promise.” I put my phone back in my purse.“Are you trying on clothes Sarah?”“Yes but I doubt I’m buying anything.”After deciding not to buy anything, we both walk out.“Where to next sis?” Sarah asks with her arm looped through mine [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]