Bounty

STORM

“So what was it you wanted to tell me about Jess?” I asked Lucy once we were done eating. We were lounging around on the fluffy sofas in the sitting room. The TV was on, but it didn’t grab our attention, not when this sweetness of a gist was around. I think I have stayed longer than normal to hear the information. Justin and Lucy exchanged weird glances that informed me that she must have told him already about the gist. Which leaves me in the dark. I hate being in the dark.

“C’mon didn’t you think I have waited enough.” I teased Lucy and she snorted at me, choosing to laugh the next moment.

“True true. It seems that you are becoming a patient, mature woman. Wow, kudos!” She said, winking at me, before returning back to her serious mood, her eyebrows furrowing as she probably deliberated on how she would go on delivering the gist.

“So, what is it? I know Justin is already in on the information.” I mentioned it and she shrugged.

“Yeah, that’s right. So, about your stepmother…Sh