Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

They said he was leaving, but as soon as they reached the door, he reached out with those long arms and pulled Anya close. "Let me walk your girl downstairs," he teased.

So Anya was basically drafted into escort duty.

When she came back, she pressed her lips together, looking guilty-like she was worried someone might notice she'd just been making out downstairs.

Aimee piped up, not naming names, but everyone knew who she meant. "She's a little too innocent, isn't she?"

Mia grinned. "That's why we sneak the word 'silly' into her nickname."

Annie just smiled. "I think it's adorable. She's got a good heart, and she keeps things simple."

Molly laughed. "Well, it's a match made in heaven then. My family's leftover 'Big Pickle' and your sweet little cabbage."

Aimee leaned in. "Or maybe it's just that she hasn't seen much of the world yet. Not enough drama, so she blushes at everything."

Mia and Molly chimed in together, "Oh, I wouldn't be so sure! She moved out ages ago to live with her boyfriend. Pretty sure she's weathered a few storms by now."

Cousin Mu, what are you

handed her a pair of chopsticks. "We're just talking about a girl who's a little cute, a

Do I know

at Anya. She blinked, eyes wide and innocent. Why are they all staring at me? Then she remembered

tough cop friend all pretended nothing

pass-I have to report if I drink, and I can't miss

of pouring drinks all over himself, had his juice poured into his sippy

open their beers. "Cheers! To the Five Beauties and

to be left behind, grabbed a chicken wing in one hand and

whipped out her phone to snap some photos. "If you're posting these on Facebook, make sure you block

too,"

drink either. He says my aunties are lightweights,

"Tell Leo there's trouble waiting for

in,

"Does Leo's definition of 'auntie'

Anya shook her head.