Page 172 of Sincerely, Your Enemy

How we just went from talking about us getting married, to incest, to buying my brother headphones in a matter of seconds? I’ll never understand.

I laugh. “Is this what our lives are going to be like now? Pure chaos?”

TJ flashes a heart-stopping smile before coming up behind me and knotting his arms around my waist. “Damn right. Better get used to it, rich girl.”

And for the first time since he started calling me that,rich girlis an accurate nickname.

I am rich.

Just not in the way most people expect.

We all knowan annoying couple that can’t seem to say goodbye.

That couple spends forever hugging and kissing by the door, acting like this is the last time they’re ever going to see each other, even though they’re only going to be apart for a few hours.

I used to hate that couple.

Until I started dating the one guy who makesmewant to linger at the door.

TJ and I have been kissing and hugging on my porch for over ten minutes. In our defense, we’ve barely had a second to ourselves since we finished eating breakfast.

We did the dishes, had a family-friendly shower—I wasn’t trying to traumatize my brother any more than I already have—and the next thing we knew, Mrs. Harrison was showing up to watch my siblings. I have to leave for work soon.

TJ also has to go meet the guys at Theo’s place, but we can’t seem to part ways.

I peck my boyfriend’s lips. “Okay, now I really have to go, or I’m going to be late.”

TJ doesn’t release me right away, pulling me closer and pressing a kiss on my forehead. “Fine, gomake that bread. I’ll see you at Theo’s party.”

I still can’t believe Ashley, Theo’s girlfriend—they made it official a few days ago—rented out a nightclub for Theo’s birthday. Perks of being a world-famous pop star, I guess.

Aside from our friend group, only guys from the basketball team and their girlfriends are invited.

What’s even crazier is that Ashley won’t be able to get back in town until much later tonight due to her hectic schedule. Her flight’s expected to land at around eleven, which means she’ll be showing up at around midnight and only attending a small portion of the party she’s paying for.

Aveena said it was just like Ashley to go all out for the people she loves. Rumor has it Theo fought her over it, saying he didn’t need a fancy party, but she was like a dog with a bone.

I’m already jogging down the porch stairs when TJ says, “I love you.”

I cast a glance in his direction over my shoulder. “I love you, too.”

I thought I was happy the first time I got with TJ. But this? Knowing there are no more secrets to tear us apart? It makes the experience ten times more beautiful. This feels like a permanent love. So strong and pure nothing could destroy it.

I drop into the driver’s seat of my car and quickly back out of my driveway. By some miracle, I get to work two whole minutes before the start of my shift.

I’m rushing toward the café when my phone pings with a text. At first, I assume it’s my boss texting to ask me where I am, but the unknown number on my screen suggests otherwise.

Unknown Number

I haven’t forgotten, little girl.

Weird.

Must be a wrong number.

I type a reply as I walk.

Lacey

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