Page 23 of Darn Knit All

He swung his backpack over his shoulder. “Pay up, Garrett. I’ll take cash, card or goods and services.”

I offered him a middle finger instead. “Is this why you dragged me out here? To make sure I didn’t get hitched to your sister?”

Ren walked backward, laughing smugly. “As if she’d ever say yes to you.”

With that shit-talk, he turned, heading for his motorcycle.

“Just for that, I’m gonna ask her!” I yelled at his retreating back.

He flicked me the bird.

“Wait, what was your bet?”

He twisted, his lips quirking into a smile. “As if I’d ever tell.”

Muttering under my breath about annoying friends, I reached for my phone ready to convince Mai to help me drive her brother crazy when it chirped, the screen lighting with Mai’s name.

“Speak of the woman and she shall appear.”

Mai

Next time, we read the fine print

I tilted my head to one side, trying to remember what new mess I’d gotten myself into.

Theo

What have I done now? Did I sign a contract that requires llamas? Cause I can get us llamas. I know a guy

Ren’s motorcycle roared down the street, the pipes rumbling across the bay.

Theo

By the way, I was just having lunch with Ren. Do you want to get married? It’ll drive your brother crazy

Mai

Funny you should say that… read your email

Intrigued, I clicked the link she’d sent me.

Dear Ms. Sakamoto,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in Perfect Fit, a realityfashiondesign competition series hosted by Michelle Conliam.

Theo

Holy Shit!! IT HAPPENED!! MAI!! YOU’RE GONNA BE FAMOUS!!

Mai

Keep reading

I frowned and clicked back, scanning the contents. It took me three read throughs before I registered the catch.

This year, we’re profiling design couples. Be it Stella McCartney and Alasdhair Willis, or Rick Owens and Michèle Lamy, these famous couples became better designers because of the love they shared for each other and their fashion. Watching two people push each other to greater heights is an act of love our audience desires to see.

Good designers create memorable pieces, great designers build legacies.