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Never in a million years did I think my day would end like this

When my mom told me Ms Hammons called and asked us over for dinner, I was shocked and confused

I had no clue what to expect or why the sudden invitation was extended since I had no knowledge of Alex’soutside of social events I tried to refuse out of respect for Nico, I kneouldn’t like it, but she was persistent and wouldn’t take no for an answer

I planned to tell hi calls, but then he no-showed again, and there was no way I was going to text hi like that

The last thing I expected was to walk into Alex Ha there with a fake s demeanor

I would have turned and walked right out if I wasn’t so shocked I don’t rehinside me

It takes et a chance to knock before Carley is whipping the door open and tugging me inside

Her eyes travel over me with sheer concern

Krista and Macy co over

“What happened?” Macy tilts her head

Krista grips my hand and pulls me toward the couch to sit, and the other two drop onto the coffee table in front of me

My makeup must be all over my face at this point

I went froain at least twenty times on the walk here

I fall against the cushions Closing my eyes

“It was all fake,” I admit to them for the first time

“What was fake?” Carley asks

“Demi wait—” Krista starts, but I interrupt

“Me and Nico” Tears forht away, hoping they’ll disappear

But when a familiar throat clears, they fly open, but I don’t bother sitting up

The tears spill over, running down my cheeks as I look to him

“Awesome,” I whisper

“I was trying to tell you,” Krista says quietly

Trent looks down and I e an eye roll, but when I blink, it only makes more tears fall and I look to my lap

There is no doubt in my mind Trent knew about Alex and never said a word

Not that I’d expect hiive up his best friend, but I kneas fake He knew I kneas fake I just needed the heads up not to get too close

I should have known this on my own

He’s Nico Sykes, the star receiver, insatiable playboy, and mine?

Yeah, okay, Demi