Page 44 of When Ellie Falls in Love

Granted, most of the larger furniture and décor had been in the apartment since Mason lived there. Ellie didn’t mind. Or rather, she didn’t have money to mind. Between school and plays, Ellie hadn’t had time to get a job. She hoped that would change in the summer.

After Cape Cod.

Ellie plopped down on the bed as Mason did the same. The gleam in her sister’s eyes told her she was up to something.

“What?”

“Where’s Sadie?” Mason’s eyes sparkled as she sat up, pulling a pillow to her chest as she crossed her legs. “Why isn’t she here helping you move?”

“Because my wonderful, beautiful sister is helping me.”

“Nice try,” Mason waved her off. “But really. Come on. Spill. What’s up with you and Sadie?”

Ellie felt her stomach fall to the floor as if she were on the Tower of Terror again. Meanwhile, her heart felt like it was going to beat out of her chest. What did Mason know? Why was she asking about Sadie? She hadn’t said anything to Mason about there being anything between her and Sadie.

Because there wasn’t anything there.

Right?

“Eleanor,” Mason dramatically sighed, “come on. It’smeyou’re talking to.”

“Yes, the annoying sister.”

“We both know that’s Everleigh.”

“That’s not fair. She’s twelve.”

“And annoying.”

“You just still haven’t forgiven her for that time she stuck a green bean up her nose when you were babysitting us all.”

“And spent four hours in the ER only for her to sneeze it out.”

As much as she teased, Ellie knew her sister loved her and her siblings more than anything, except maybe Chase. But regardless, Ellie knew she still ranked high in Mason’s eyes, and the feeling was mutual.

Of course, that didn’t mean Elliewantedto tell Mason about her feelings for Sadie. But the look in Mason’s eyes told her she might as well start talking. Sighing, Ellie crossed her legs as she sat across from Mason on the bed.

“So,” she inhaled sharply, “there is a small chance that I mightperhapslike Sadie as more than a friend.”

Saying the words out loud made Ellie feel oddly relieved.

Granted, the moment was fleeting.

Mason snorted a laugh. “Well, duh. Tell me something Idon’tknow.”

“Howdoyou know?” She narrowed her eyes at Mason. “Did Blake tell you?”

“Blakeknew beforeme?” Mason dramatically clutched her chest. “And here I was thinking I was your favorite sister. All those years of love and affection to be replaced by the sister who shows up years later.”

“Oh, please.”

Rolling her eyes, Ellie tried to figure out a way to tell Mason how Blake knew without telling herhowBlake found out. As far as Ellie knew, neither Mason nor Chase knew about the photo incident. Or if they’d heard about it, they didn’t know Ellie had also been a recipient of the photo. There was no way in hell Mason wouldn’t have brought that up already.

“I knew something was up by the way you acted at the play.”

Ellie blinked rapidly. The play? What had they done at the play?

“What are you talking about?”

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