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Five aivesback to his room

I fall sleep before he even closes my door

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It is nearly noon by the ti out there andKhloe, but that is different I aet my nerve up to leave my room I still haven’t et the hell out, and then ill I do?

Then Khloe bursts through my door “Katie!” She cries in excitement “Khloe andme to the kitchen

I hesitantly follow Khloe still feeling uneasy When we get in the kitchen, Kelli, Kai, Kirk and their father Kent sit at the bar, eating grilled chicken salad and drinking sweet tea

“Did you sleep okay?” Their father asks and heat rushes to led up with Kai

“I did, thank you” I smile

“I have you a salad in the refrigerator if you are hungry,” their mom offers

“Maybe later but thank you” My stoht now

Kirk winks at me and Kai smacks him across the chest I have to turn my head to hide my smile Khloe wantsht I tickle her ribs and she shrieks loudly

Kirk co her to her roo his parents privacy to go over the rules with Kai and me

Kent Cooper comes over, for “Katie, our home is your ho will change in your schedule with Khloe; you will still watch her three nights a week and be paid for doing so I understand that you and Kai are dating, but we have some rules for the two of you You are to sleep in your own beds and respect that we don’t want you two having sex, but I know you are teenagers and you are alhteen I just ask that you two be careful and respect our home”

“Of course, thank you some stay here Mr Cooper”

“Please, call s are difficult with your mother but you don’t need to worry about any of that Since your eighteenth birthday is coally By the tial adult If you need anything don’t hesitate to let us know”