I brought up Alanna's number and put the phone to my ear. Luckily, she answered on the second ring. "Hey". She answered.

"Hi". Even through the phone it felt awkward. I didn't want it to be awkward between us. She stormed out without an explanation, and I had no idea what was going on with her. Therefore, I had no idea what to say.

"Are you coming for dinner tonight?". She asked.

"Yeah, we'll be there".

"Good, that's good".

"Are you okay?". I asked.

"Yeah, just had a few crappy days but I'm okay".

"Do you want to talk about it?". I didn't want to push her into telling me. If she didn't want to talk about it, then that was okay.

"We could grab coffee tomorrow?". She suggested.

"I'd like that". I smiled.

"Then that's what we'll do. I'll see you tonight. Bye Leah".

"Bye". I ended the call putting my phone on the bedside table.

...

I was putting the finishing touches to my make up when Jake appeared at the bedroom door.

"God, you're beautiful".

I rolled my eyes but couldn't hide my smile. I switched out my earrings before taking the bracelet Jake bought me and slipped it onto my wrist.

"Do you know who's going to be there tonight?". I asked.

shrugged. "But we can skip out early

"I

"Is she okay?".

tomorrow. She says she's

says she's okay then she's okay". His hands found my waist as

from my waist resting against my bum. "Seriously babe you're

the shelf in the closet. I have no idea how it

then went to

eyes. He was

my suit jacket from the closet. A family dinner at Charlottes was always an excuse

wear makeup in months. Tonight was a chance

we head out?". I glanced at my

handed me my purse. "Do you want

on the other side of the street, but I didn't want to get sore feet before the night

locked up. My eyes landed on my old house. It was in complete darkness. I

slipped his hand in mine and led me

here

why?". He started the engine and reversed

apologise for them

with it. I spoke with Jack today they're staying with his parents and because Lacey isn't having the best time with the

like having to

The was understandable.

stomach. The feeling of dread and discomfort. My gut instinct was rarely wrong and when we walked inside, I knew instantly why I

being me I slapped a smile on my face as Charlotte

in a hug and placed a kiss on my cheek. "I hope you're

leave?". Jake whispered his hand resting on the lower

didn't want to leave I had no reason to. We were all family here for the same thing. To eat some tasty food and enjoy

I smiled.

I mean where else would they be at 8 o'clock at night. His hand never left the lower of my back as he guided us into the kitchen.

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