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“Trevor, what the devil has gotten into you?” my mama chides.
“I’m gonna go. I still have a few things to pick up. It was good seeing y’all. If I don’t see you again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
I almost tell him to bite me. However, from the look on my mama’s face, I have to reel my temper in. Cliff places a hand on my shoulder and gives it a squeeze.
“What was that all about?” Mama asks.
“Cody had a thing for Cakes. He sort of stepped on Trev’s toes in Paris,” Cliff informs her.
I glare at my cousin. I told him that in confidence. Shaking my head, I move to the display of engagement rings. I try not to fume as I realize it’s the same area where Cody had been standing as the clerk handed him his purchase.
I’d fucking kill him. My nostrils flare, my face heats, and my chest burns with rage. I need to see Lynn and talk to her before I lose my shit.
“I’ll be right back,” I mutter.
I turn and storm out of the store, leaving my mama and Cliff staring after me. When I step outside, I pull out my phone immediately. Taking a deep breath, I press to dial Lynn’s number with a shaky finger.
It rings a few times before the line picks up. I stop my pacing the moment I hear her sweet voice through the line. It’s like a breath of fresh air to hear her.
“Hello?”
“Hey, Cakes. How are you doing, darlin’?”
“Hey. I’m okay. Having pie with Nanna. How have you been?”
“I’m missing you something awful. That’s how I’m doing. I want to see you.
“Can you have dinner with me tonight? We can drive a town or two over. I’m not trying to cause trouble. I just need to see your face.”
“Trev, I don’t know. I want to see you. I really do, but I have plans with friends. If I cancel to be with you, my daddy will find out.
“Besides, I’m doing my friends a favor. I understand what they’re going through. I want to help them out as much as I can.”
“Okay, not tonight. Let’s not do this behind your daddy’s back either. I can come by the house and sit with you there. No more hiding.”
“Wow, are you sure? That’s big.”
“Darlin’, I’ve missed you so much. These past few months have shown me I can’t live without you. I’m willing to do anything to spend time with you. I’m positive.”
“Well, all right. Nanna says to come over to her house for dinner Saturday evening. Daddy will be here and you know Nanna’s not allowing him to throw her dinner guest out of her house.”
“Thanks, Nanna. I’ll be there.”
“You’re welcome, sugar. I can’t wait to see that handsome face and those dimples.”
“Trev, I have to go. See you then.”
“I love you, baby girl. I’ll see you Saturday. I hope to hear from you before then.”
“I love you too, Trev. I can’t wait. I’ll call you in the morning.”
“Sounds good. Later, Cakes.”
“Later, Monroe,” she chuckles before she hangs up.
Lynn
“Now do you believe your nanna?”Nanna says as I hang up with a smile on my face.
