#Chapter205Sophomore year in the bagMaggieThe rest of our Vegas trip went better. However, we had minor mishaps, like the twins getting busted at a strip club for being underage. Yeah, guess who bailed them out? Nixon did.The girls and I got into a bind. We got separated from the others and got
#Chapter206Junior year, here we comeMaggieWe returned to school, ready to take on our junior year. It made me glad. Did you ever have the Gray boys pamper you? Their idea and my idea of pampering were two different things. I had to put my foot down with shaving and personal hygiene. Nolan was mor
“You look cozy.” He smiled.“I’m in a comfy bed with a hot guy.” I grinned as he chuckled.“Oh? Because I have the most beautiful girl next to me.” He smirked.I pulled him to me, causing our lips to collide with each other. I couldn’t get enough of his kisses. Our kiss intensified. Before I knew it
#Chapter207Oh, dear GodMaggieWith school starting, so did everyone’s antics. I tried to stay out of it, considering I was dealing with enough as it was. It didn’t stop the others from dragging me into their mess.Between arguments, pranks, and anything else, I hid from everyone. These people were
“You should talk to them.” “Yeah, I will.” He got up and walked upstairs. I followed Nash as he gathered his brothers. They sat and talked about things. With everything that had happened, they didn’t have time to talk to each other.Nixon was reasonable, which was a shocker. Noah was emphatic, whi
#Chapter208Good news, bad newsMaggieToday, I was going to the doctor to get answers. I hope it was good news. I needed it for once.I sat in the examining room while Nash waited in the waiting room. The doctor drew blood. Then he examined me. It’s not like I didn’t feel like a pincushion already.
“Nash?” Ma asked.“It’s stress. I didn’t want Mags to stress over me. The doctor said she needed to relax.” I stroked her hair as she laid in my arms.“Nash, by refusing her comfort, you made her stressed. I know you worry about her, but you have to let her take care of you,” Dad said.“I know, Dad.
#Chapter209Homecoming weekendMaggieHomecoming weekend was coming. It’s not like any of us were looking forward to it. With everything going on, everything was wearing on us. With the boys losing their grandfather and the lawsuit, everything was a mess.After much convincing, we went. Who knows? 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