#Chapter281Grammy to the rescueLexOnce the hospital released Roger, the police arrested him for what he did. He got off light with me.As for Dad and Uncle Nixon, there was tension between them. Both were stubborn and felt the other was in the wrong. We got in the crossfire. Dad wasn’t talking to
#Chapter282First date memoriesLexIt was time to take Piper out on our first date. I wanted to do something memorable for her, so I sought some guidance. I went to the one person who I knew would offer decent advice. I went to Grampa.No way was I going to Dad or my uncles. I walked inside, and Na
The server walked away, but I never took my eyes off Piper.We started eating and talking.“So, can I expect this with you from now on?” She asked without flinching. God, I loved her boldness.“Yep.” I took a bite.“You won’t be the guy who gets jealous when another guy talks to me, will you?” “As
#Chapter283Getting closerLexAfter our date, Piper and I got closer. So close, she was mine, and I couldn’t be happier. Everything about her was terrific, especially her lips. I enjoyed them any time I had a chance.“Lex, we need to work on this assignment.” She pulled away from me. We were sitti
He chuckled.“So, what can I get you?” “I’ll take a muffin, a coffee, and your name,” he said, looking at her.“What kind of muffin and coffee?” “Blueberry and black.” I pulled out a blueberry muffin and poured his coffee. I placed the muffin in a bag and a lid on the coffee before placing it on
#Chapter284Costume Party and other surprisesPiperTwo weeks before Homecoming, we got invited to a costume party on the weekend. I dressed like a genie. I wanted something fun to wear. Plus, Roger would have had a fit if I dressed this way. It was always something I didn’t want to wear, which made
“Because sometimes, we need a release. Sometimes, we need to know not everyone will hurt us.” She wiped her eyes. “But you don’t know me.”“I know enough to know that something guards you.” He shrugged, leaning against the railing.She walked over and stood next to him. “I have my reasons.”“Oh?”
#Chapter285Getting helpLexAfter the party, Major and Luna started hanging out. Maverick was making inroads with Larkin. Dad wanted to rip their heads off, but cooler heads prevailed with Ma and Nana. They pointed out that both Dad and Grampa were older than them.So, he made a compromise that the