"I'll go take care of some things, and I'll come for you, baby. I'm so sorry I missed your birthday. Okay?" I talk to Ryan the next day. Ryan smiles at me as he nods. "As long as you get my present." He says, showing me his pinky finger. I let out a laugh and lock mine to his and kiss his forehead. "I'll be back sooner than you know baby, okay?" Ryan nods. I get up from my position and stand. I see Abby, who only gives me a small smile and looks away. I look back at Ryan, who's happily eating his chocolate before I kiss his hair and walk out to my car. I find my phone ringing, but I don't make any effort to pick it up. When it stops, I take it and look at the screen. Seven missed calls from Jayden, two missed calls from Isabella, and two text messages from Jayden. "Hey, Candice. Jayden called to ask if we've seen you since yesterday, and so I was checking up on you." Isabella says immediately when I call her. People you trust the mo
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