Page 22 of Now That We Don't Talk

She frowns. “I can see that, and I need you to stop, or else you’ll make me look bad. You’re already her favorite.”

I giggle. “One of her favorites.”

Katie joins me by the sink. “Anyway, I have some interesting gossip, and it’s good.”

“Ohhh, tell me.”

She looks outside and then checks the hall off the kitchen. I totally get it because these walls have ears.

“I just found out Kyle is proposing to Addi,” she whispers as she claps excitedly.

I gasp and cover my mouth with my hands. “What? That’s amazing—and fast.”

She waves her hand. “All that matters is that I like her. Could you imagine if he ended up with the woman he dated from the UK—what was her name?”

Like most of us, Kyle has had some questionable relationships.

I cringe. “Good point. She was terrible.”

“The worst. And she hated me. She told Kyle I was bossy and nosy.”

I press my lips together. Katie is bossy, but her heart is in the right place.

“So, when is this proposal happening? Did he buy a ring yet?”

She shrugs. “He hasn’t decided. I only know because I overheard him talking to Mac.”

I make a face. “He was talking to Mac about getting engaged? Please tell me he wasn’t asking him for advice.”

She shakes her head. “No, thank goodness. Could you imagine?”

I shake my head.

“I told him I have some great ideas, but I don’t want him to think I’m trying to take over the whole thing.”

“No. Why would he think that?” I tease.

She scowls. “I’m just excited for my little brother.”

I laugh. It’s always funny when she calls Kyle herlittlebrother. She claims it’s true since she’s a whole three and half minutes older than him. I wish I was a twin, I’ve always envied their relationship, especially since my sister and I aren’t super close.

“You know what this means, right?” I ask. “Maybe you and Dallin are next?”

She shrugs. “You never know—or you and Cash. I really can’t wait for you to meet him. I know you’re going to think he’s yummy.”

I glance outside to where Mac is posing for photos with the guests.Speaking of yummy.

Gah. What’s happening to me?

“I’m starting to get excited about meeting him.”

“Yes. That’s the energy I want to see. For some reason I have a feeling something big is about to happen.”

“Of course—your brother is getting engaged.”

She shakes her head, “I’m talking about something happening for you.”

I sigh. “Let’s do it then. Pick the time and place, and I’ll be there. Then at least I won’t have to hear about it anymore.”

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