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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phone aside, Oliver went to

video call from Finley came through, thanks to his second phone. "Oliver, why'd you block

Finley grinned and said, "That bed behind you ain't looking too neat, seems

making a noticeable rise against the smooth

cool stare,

in mock agony. "Man, Oliver, you really do ditch your bros for

of relief. "At least he didn't block this number

sweet-faced girl entered the room, hopeful. "Fin, did my

hung up," Finley replied, his

clearly displeased. "Why's my brother still so cold?

a girlfriend, he has no time for friends." "What!" Shay's shock was palpable, her disbelief ringing