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I shrug Does it reallyexactly what she wants because our father is so twisted up over her "Not sure yet Ru and I’ it, either"
"So you don’t know for sure yet--"
"Come on," I interrupt her "You know he’ll pro"
"Well, she’s always been good at her job," Violet points out
"Don’t defend her!" I slapViolet so much she practically jumps in her seat "She doesn’t deserve it She’s a snake in the grass and you know it She tried to destroy your relationship with Ryder--ht add She helped break you and Zachary up, not that that was a bad thing, but you knohat Iwhatever she wants and she doesn’t care who gets hurt in the process"
Violet leans back in her chair, her lips a thin line, her fingers nervously turning her diaain "You don’t have to yell at s about her, either" Isnotty "‘Oh, she’s so wonderful at her job She’s perfect’ Barf" I roll my eyes Only with Violet can I be so real, so open with s No way could I act like this with anyone else
At least my sister has Ryder He sees the real Violet, just like I do He probably sees even more of her true self and no matter how much I try to tell myself it’s ridiculous, that little fact makes me jealous
Stupid but true
"Tell me how you really feel about her," Violet says dryly
"No, you tellto know Needing to know "And be honest, Violet"
Sighing, Violet closes her eyes briefly, dropping both of her hands into her lap "Fine You’re right She’s awful She’ll be sweet to your face and connive behind your back She’ll do whatever it takes to get what she wants I hate the connection Ryder has to her, but there’s nothing I can do about it"
"You don’t think …" My voice trails off and I can hardly get out h crap in her life All I want is for her to be happy "He’s not still interested in her, is he?"
"Oh my God, no He’s not interested in anyone else but low back in her eyes, the one she always gets when she talks about Ryder "He’s in love withshe can do to change it We’re engaged We’re getting married"
A smile curls my lips despite the unpleasant source of this conversation "I’et married"