No Congratulations

Chapter 62

Janet

On my way back to work Jason called and texted me repeatedly, but I didn’t answer.

I was furious with him. He had no right to butt into my affairs, and his tone was very annoying.

I wasn’t a kid dammit!

I got to my office and decided to call Kevin and know how he was doing. He didn’t pick up.

Maybe he is very busy. I thought

But Jason’s word had me worried. Kevin had been acting funny lately, was he hiding something? He had promised me no more secrets and I believed him, but was I making a mistake by trusting him?

I shook my head. No, Jason was just being hateful. I loved and trusted Kevin. If we were to live together, I had to.

“Everyone was already seated at the dining table when I came in.

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“Lois and I have an announcement to make.” Dad said.

We had just finished dinner and Fran had brought in dessert.

He took Lois by the hand and they stood up.

We looked at them. Dad was blushing, Lois’s fake smile was wider and