The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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Samuel wasn't on guard against his cousin, and he got drugged. I couldn't help but sigh.

Things were complicated in those wealthy families. My family was different, a straight line for generations, and then my mom added another member, making me the bonus kid.

Before I could crack a couple of jokes, Freddy's phone went off.

I took a peek, not expecting it to be Antonio on the other end.

Freddy was busy navigating a turn, so he handed me the phone.

I paused for

a beat, answered, and put it on the speaker. Antonio sounded desperate. The moment he got through, he blurted out, "Freddy, is Grace. there?"

Freddy shot me a look, grinning, "Yeah, how do you know?"

"I..."

"Can I speak to her? I want to ask her about

right

went quiet for a moment and then tentatively

finally caught on that something was off,

"What's the big secret? Why can't I listen? You're not trying to get advice from Grace on how to win back your old flame, are you?" Antonio sighed deeply, "Alicia and I are

can we have a chat? It'll just

Freddy cursed, hitting the brakes so hard that the car screeched to a halt by the

don't push your luck. Do you think I'm clueless about your obsession with Alicia? You've been through backup after backup. Now you're trying to get with Grace? She's my sister! We've been friends

Once he

done with his tirade, Freddy ended the call and chucked his phone into the storage box. Antonio kept calling but

I thought you said you weren't close?" I bit my lip, realizing the gig was up, and I laid out everything over the years.

you about Alicia. Then

sense

stubborn and dumb. He kept our

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