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

"I

"Is she okay?".

tomorrow.

she's okay". His

from my waist resting against my

I grinned. "And can you get my purse from the shelf in

and then went to do as I asked.

eyes.

heels boots I grabbed my suit jacket from the closet. A family dinner at Charlottes was always an excuse to dress

it I hadn't gotten the chance to wear makeup in months. Tonight was a chance to let my hair down a little, have

head out?". I glanced at

purse. "Do you

street, but I didn't want to get sore feet before the

Jake locked up. My eyes landed on my old house. It was in complete darkness. I hadn't heard from her today, but I hadn't exactly reached out. I left her

slipped his hand in mine and led me

and Lacey will be here tonight?". I asked clipping my seatbelt

the engine and

I can apologise for them being kicked out of

were fine with it. I spoke with Jack today they're staying with his parents and because Lacey isn't having the best time with the pregnancy they're going to stay there until the baby is born". "They

"Jack doesn't like having to leave her on

The was understandable.

his parents' driveway and came to a stop that horrible feeling appeared in the pit of my stomach. The feeling of dread and discomfort. My gut instinct was rarely wrong and when we walked inside, I knew instantly

me being me I slapped a smile

in a hug and placed

you want to leave?". Jake whispered his hand resting on the lower of

leave I had no reason to. We were all family here for the same thing.

I smiled. "It's

known she'd be here. It should have clicked when I noticed her house was in darkness. I mean where else would they be at 8 o'clock at night. His

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