Page 93 of Anyone But Her

"Did Albert leave Luke anything in his will?"

"As far as I know, Albert's kids got everything. Luke got nothing."

"That doesn't make sense. He said Albert was like a dad to him."

"He was, but maybe Albert forgot to change his will. I don't know. I just know that if Luke doesn't go pro soon he'll be working at the docks back in San Diego."

"It'd be a shame to see a talent like his wasted because he can't afford to play."

"I know. Hey, don't tell him I said anything, okay?"

"I won't. Going back to you dating Luke, I do have a question."

"What is it?"

"Do you really think it's a good idea to let your friend, Birdie, date Luke? What if she really falls for him?"

"They're not dating. Birdie's in on the plan. She's the only other person who knows. Oh, and Lilly. And our friend, Willow."

He chuckles. "So basically everyone but your family."

"No, just a few close friends. And you. You won't tell anyone, right?"

"You have my word. I've done the secret relationship thing before. It sucked. I'm sorry you have to hide it."

"Me too. It's nearly impossible when we basically live in the same house."

"Does your brother know?"

"About Luke and me? No. And he can't find out. He'd kill Luke if he knew we were dating. Cal doesn't want me dating any guy but especially his best friend."

"And this thing with Birdie and Luke? He thinks it's real?"

"As far as I know. He hasn't questioned it."

"He must hate seeing Luke with Birdie."

"Why? What do you mean?"

"He likes her. It's obvious he wants to go out with her."

I burst out laughing. "You think Cal wants to date Birdie? That's hilarious."

"He's never asked her out?"

"Are you kidding? They hate each other. Always have. They can barely stand being in the same room together."

"Huh. I didn't get that vibe at all. I assumed they were dating which is why I thought you guys were joking when you said Luke was dating Birdie."

"Birdie and my brother are definitely not dating. They're complete opposites, and like I said, they can't stand each other."

"Sometimes opposites attract."

"Not those two. If they were alone together for more than a few minutes, they'd kill each other."

He smiles. "Okay, well, I have to get back to the shoot. It was good seeing you."

"You too." He walks over to the weight machines where they're shooting video of Luke.

I can't believe Garret knew about Luke and me. If he figured it out, other people might too. Then again, he could've just been guessing. He thought Birdie and Cal were a couple too which couldn't be more wrong.

Birdie and Cal dating? I'll be laughing a long time about that one.

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