#Chapter165OH, SH*T!MaggieDid you ever have this crazy-ass dream where your world crashes down on you? Well, it wasn’t a dream, but a freaking nightmare. When I say a nightmare, I mean when the doorbell rang.We were sleeping when someone rang the doorbell. Jace came downstairs to answer it, and
Pat shook her head. “The four of you are living in a house with four other guys, including your cousin, Jace?”“Yes,” we said.“One looks normal, not you.” She pointed at Marco.“I don’t know if I should feel offended or not.”She ignored him. “One likes to dress half-naked. I don't know what to thi
#Chapter166SOMETHING GOES BUMP IN THE NIGHT: A HALLOWEEN ChapterMaggieWith everything that had been happening, I couldn’t believe Halloween was here. Christmas will be here soon. It was insane how fast this year flew by.There was a Halloween party happening. We bought costumes. I wanted somethin
*****We got dressed for the party. Someone knocked at the door as I opened it to a guy in a costume.“Uh, hi, is Marco here?”“Who are you?” “I’m Marco’s date, Trey.” Something was off about him. I know most dates are nervous, but this was a different type of nervousness.“Yeah, he’ll be down in
#Chapter167MATCHMAKERS IN FULL EFFECTMaggieAfter finding out how Jasper felt about Marco, I couldn’t let it go. Nash told me to stay out of it. Has he met me? I’m not one to stay out of things. I’ll make more of a mess of the situation than I should.“Mags, let them figure it out.”“Nash, that ne
“Because it’s as if it was more than talking.”“That is ridiculous.”“Then tell that to your girlfriend.”“Fine, I will.” I looked around but didn’t see Mags. “Wait. Where’s Mags?”She looked around. “I don’t know.” We started looking for Mags, but she wasn’t on the ice rink. Then the search was on
#Chapter168BRING IT ON, BOYSMaggieNash brought me home. Marco and Jasper weren’t talking to me. Paul, by default, wasn’t speaking to me either. Two can play at that game. You try to help someone, and it blows up in your face.Nash and I hung out in our room. There was a knock at the door. We look
“Because Nashville has his daddy’s temper, and he’s misguided most of the time. That boy has a good heart and loves you.”I thought about it. Nash walked into the kitchen. I set my cup down, threw my arms around his neck, and smashed my lips into his, taking him by surprise. He tensed, then melted i
#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