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..."

to say too much, and just asked, "Can I speak to

right here with me. She can

and then tentatively said, "Grace,

caught on that something was

looks. His voice had a hint of a warning when he spoke. "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

can we have a chat?

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

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 for years. Don't push me

Once he

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

on between you guys? I thought you said you weren't close?" I bit my lip, realizing the gig was up, and

I should've told you about Alicia. Then you wouldn't have

a sense of

the one being stubborn

for seven years.