Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Milka said, “I drove here tonight. If Mars gets home and sees I'm not back, he'll start asking questions." Molly added, "Same here. If I drink and drive, Chad will bust me and make me eat cafeteria food as punishment."

Mia sighed and put her beer back in the fridge. "You make jail food sound almost appealing, Molly."

Just then, Anya piped up, "Well, my Chad doesn't drink at all~"

Everyone turned her way.

Anya grinned. "He's coming to pick me up after work and drive me home tonight."

Molly and Mia exchanged a look—a mischievous grin passing between them. No words needed.

Last time, they just ordered takeout. Tonight, Anya had gone all out—she'd hauled in a mountain of seafood and was planning a homemade seafood feast.

“Aunties, sisters, I'm lightning fast in the kitchen! Just give me a minute!" Anya called out, bouncing into the kitchen, excited to be in charge.

Annie and Milka, both handy with a spatula, followed her in to help.

Out in the living room, Mia and Molly started tidying up.

the couch, her two little

out her

two of them waited for their food while the kitchen crew got busy

up a ridiculous amount of snacks, barbecue, even a giant roast chicken. Molly and Mia went downstairs

puffed out his cheeks, trying to look very serious. "You have

"I will, honey."

mixing up sauces. Motherhood had put a softness in Annie's voice. "You know, at the last get-together, I was already pregnant with Lizzy. I didn't even know! Found out

heard her name and peeked up from the couch, searching

with his

down, smiling. "What's

"She's looking for Mommy."

excitement when she saw her mom coming. Annie scooped her up, and Lizzy squealed with delight, fatally triumphant.

Mia started pulling out chairs. "Henry, sweetpea,

and

just for the

head into the next room. "Weird, Annie's