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He watched as Sal, his girlfriend, and the younger girl continued to zigzag their way through the crowded backyard, stopping at just about every table

"Let’s get a table before there are none left" His irlfriend headed

Just as Sal and the two girls got to one of the last empty tables available, Vince’sseats at the same table Perfect

CHAPTER TWO

Vince’s ever perfect cousin, Sal, turned just as they reached the table and s in there" She gave hi the crowd "There he is I swear that ht behind me"

Sal looked up and sreeted hiirlfriend, Grace Zendejas, and her baby sister, Rose"

Both of Vince’s parents reached out to shake the two girls’ hands as they s nae

"Hey, Vinnie," Sal patted hiet taller every time I see you What are you fifteen now?

"Sixteen," Vince said, adding as his eyes olden-brown eyes, "seventeen in a couple of months"

"Wow that was fast!" Sal smirked then turned to Grace "This is my cousin Vinnie fro added to his name, but the near frown dissipated as his and Rose’s eyesso delicate about her features Everything from her lashes to the curve on her lips seeer she looked up close Maybe she wasn’t his age

Wiping his hand quickly on his jeans, Vince dried his suddenly sweaty pal Grace’s hand first then s at Rose as he shook her soft hand, "Nice to meet you"

"Hoas that two-hour drive?" Sal asked Vince’s parents as they all sat down