Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Buzzed and boisterous, Josefina flaunted her surprising strength. "Dare to defy me? Where's that little whip? I'll show you who's boss," she slurred.

Oliver lounged back with his hands clasped behind his head, a charming, crooked smile lighting up his eyes with mischief. "And how do you plan to enlighten me?"

A tipsy chuckle escaped Josefina as she hiccuped, her body slowly slumping down as sleep overtook her.

Oliver shook his head in disbelief. After tucking Josefina in, he texted the house cook, requesting some black coffee be ready at dawn.

Josefina's phone rang. It was a message from Hattie. Oliver gently placed her finger on the phone, unlocking it, and typed a reply: [Mom, staying at a friend's tonight, won't be back.]

Sending the word "Mom" stirred an odd emotion within him.

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Oliver went to freshen up with

to his second phone. "Oliver, why'd you block me on Facebook, man? We're buddies. You've gone all love-blind on me." Finley

and said, "That bed behind you ain't looking too neat, seems like you've got company. Don't tell

asleep, her slender form still making a noticeable rise against the smooth bed

stare, Oliver asked,

Oliver, you really do ditch your bros for a girl, huh?" Without a word, Oliver ended the call, choosing silence over

a sigh of relief. "At least he didn't

room, hopeful.

Then he hung up," Finley replied, his expression a mix of

frowned, clearly displeased. "Why's my brother still so cold? You're his best friend,

is priceless when you are in love. Now that your brother's got a girlfriend, he has no time for friends." "What!" Shay's shock was palpable, her disbelief ringing