#Chapter143A surprise doesn’t even explain thingsMaggieNash, Nixon, and I searched for Nolan. We figured he didn’t go far since we had no vehicles, and he doesn’t have a driver’s license yet. That reminds me, I still need to get mine and learn how to drive.Anyway, we searched for the little bugg
#Chapter144Drive, baby, driveMaggie“Does anyone else think this idea is awful?” Nixon asked.“You’re not helping, Nixon,” Pat said.I sat in the driver’s seat of the car with Nash. We were in an empty parking lot, and he was teaching me how to drive.“Okay, remember what I taught you.”“Check my
I couldn’t wait for Nash to lecture me. Thanks, Grammy Gray.Because of the tattoo, she drove back. I couldn’t sit with my back against the seat. I wanted to die while groaning in the back seat.“Oh, quit being a big baby. It’s a known fact that all teenagers get tattoos while on vacation.”“Well, n
#Chapter145Family memoriesMaggieI lifted my shirt while Nash sat on my bed. He removed the gauze to reveal the tattoo.“Well?” “Grammy has an unusual way of making her opinion known.” He chuckled.“Take a picture, so I can see.”He snapped a picture on his phone. I lowered my shirt and took a se
#Chapter146Fishing expeditionMaggieI woke up to the smell of breakfast and was starving. I got out of bed, making my way to the kitchen. It was odd that Grammy and Pat were in the kitchen alone. I took a seat at the counter.“Hungry?” Pat asked me.“Yeah. Where is everyone?”“Grayson and Nate wen
I glared at Nash.“Run,” Nixon told Nash. I chased them around the boat. Grayson and Nate sat on the top deck fishing. Grayson asked, “I take it Maggie doesn’t like worms?”“Maggie dislikes any type of crawly things.” Nate chuckled.I ran after them. Nathan stuck out his foot, tripping me and cau
#Chapter147Four-wheeler funMaggieAfter our little fishing trip, where I became the fish, I decided that I’m over water. Yes, that’s not what fishing means, but that’s what I became to everyone. Today the boys rented four-wheelers to go riding. I’m excited. I haven’t ridden on a four-wheeler, or a
#Chapter148Water sportsMaggieNate, Jonas, and Cayson rented jet skis for the day, which gave the boys a chance to burn off some energy. The beach was a charming retreat, but I’m so done with water.I sat on the beach under an umbrella with lots of sunscreens on me. I didn’t need a repeat of sprin
#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