#Chapter122Airport anticsMaggieWe had to wake up at four o’clock which is early. I woke up to see Nate and Pat staring at us. I pushed on Nash to wake him, but he held me tighter and mumbled incoherently.“Um, Nash?”“Mm?”“We have company.”“Five more minutes, Ma.” Pat picked up a pillow and sm
Nash walked up and saw Maggie passed out. “What the hell is wrong with her?”“She’s taking a catnap,” Cody said. He crouched and tried to wake Maggie, but she wasn’t budging. She was out cold. He turned to us. “Catnap? She’s out cold. What the hell did you guys do to her?”“Nothing, except give her
#Chapter123ArrivalMaggieWe arrived in Hawaii. Nash and Nixon untied my wrists and ankles, then removed my gag. I glared at them. “Was that necessary?”“Yes,” they said.I huffed, rose from my seat, and bumped into Nixon.“Do you mind, Hulk Hogan?” Nixon asked me. I hauled off and smacked him tw
“Dare I ask what you’re doing?”“I’m making sure nothing squeaks. If it does, I’ll buy some WD-40.” He smirked.“I don’t think it matters.”“Why?”“Since my room is in between Nixon and Nathan’s rooms, I’m sure they’ll have something to say.” “Damn straight! No one wants to hear two rabid dogs goin
#Chapter124Time to ExploreMaggieAfter getting settled into our new arrangements at the house, Nash and I explored Hawaii. I had never been to Hawaii. He made me put on an excessive amount of sunblock. I looked like Casper the Friendly Ghost, and it was ridiculous. He reminded me about Mexico, whi
I’ve never heard Jonas so angry.Jaime stormed out of the house and slammed the door behind him.“Well, that went well,” Nate said.Jonas shook his head. “He acts more and more like his mother.”I walked over to them.“Hey, sweet cheeks!” Cayson said.“Hey, numbnuts,” I said.“I like her. She has sp
#Chapter125Dinner nuttinessMaggie“Do we have to go?” The boys whined.“Yes, now get in the car,” Nate told the brothers. Nixon had found Nolan, who tried to find the car. It miffed him that his family forgot him. Can you blame him?We drove to a restaurant. I’m not sure if it was a promising ide
“If you’re a part of this family, get used to us. This is what we do. Trust me. It's not the first time we fought in a restaurant, and it won’t last. That is our thing.” “But the family doesn’t like me.” “Who? Karen, Jaime, and Caleb?” He roared with laughter.“What’s so funny?” “Aunt Karen doesn
#Chapter654Happy anniversary, Patty and NateMaggieWe got back, and everyone got settled. The boys went to pick up family members from the airport. The girls and I checked the hall to make sure everything is ready. Lyric and Larkin brought the cake and desserts. Lakin and Luna helped Lex and Nash
“That’s why I became a pastry chef,” I said, surprising Dad. “You taught me you could love what you do and make people happy. You were patient with me and never raised your voice while encouraging me.”“You had this shyness to you that people didn’t understand. It didn’t matter because I did,” Dad s
#Chapter653GraduationPresleyIn the next few weeks, we spent studying for finals as Payton, Parker, and Markus finished school. Our parents were coming in along with the brothers and sisters. They had to pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.After my last final, I came home and collapsed on
Pax looked at me and arched an eyebrow.“Okay, we had a lot of issues, but it’s time to put those issues to rest,” I reasoned.“I didn’t understand why we didn’t get along growing up,” Pax said to me.“Because brothers fight, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t protect you if someone else hurts you,” I r
#Chapter652ResolutionKayleeWe returned from our trip, and Caleb called us down to the station. I didn’t know what to expect coming into the station. Presley and I entered and stopped. I looked at the station, remembering what happened.“Are you okay?” Presley asked me.I sighed. “I didn’t underst
Markus walked as he dragged me behind him until we were out of earshot from everyone. He released my arm.“If you want to redeem yourself, then you and I are working together,” Markus informed me.“Redeem me with what?” I asked.“Nora,” Markus told me.“I apologized to Nora. We’re good,” I replied.
#Chapter651Spring break funPresleyWe spent the rest of spring break kicking back and having fun. We needed it after the few years we had. My brothers and I faced off against our cousins, Shaun, and Hayden in beach volleyball.The girls hung out and talked. Now, here is the issue with our girls. T
I looked at Josie, who talked to Selena. I ignored a girl because I had issues, and it turned out to be the best thing for me.I almost lost my chance with someone incredible because I didn’t see Josie. It took her to open my eyes before I lost my chance.Josie looked at me, and I smiled. “What?” Jo
#Chapter650Spring breakPresleyWe went to Myrtle Beach for spring break since our family owns a beach house. Plus, I thought Kaylee could use the distraction. Jaime was still working on the case with Martinez. His lawyer wasn’t budging.Caleb thought it was best if Kaylee didn’t return to work unt