Chapter 27

Nathan

It's been a while since I attended such a publicized social event and it's because I wanted a break from the public eye.

While I finish buttoning my shirt, I have my phone on loudspeaker, telling James all about what happened with Miranda yesterday and I already regret it because he can't stop laughing.

"You're starting to make me wonder more each day if you're really my best friend," I say to him, glancing at the phone on the table.

"Of course I am. That's why I find it funny, but how are you telling me all this without her listening?"

"She's downstairs."

"I see, so everything's okay now?"

I sigh heavily, not knowing the answer to that myself.

"Yes, everything's fine." I try to convince myself of this.

"So... she's just going to be cool with Layla being around you?"

"I don't think so."

"In that case, I hope I get to see it."

"See what?"

"The moment they meet."

"I really wish that I could stop that from happening."

"Yeah, your girl's crazy. Hey, i