Page 53 of Choosing You
Sloane: We do them every week. I think it’s okay if I miss one.
Mom: It was your sister’s first time hosting everyone. She was very disappointed.
She pinched the bridge of her nose and counted to ten before replying.
Sloane: Then I’ll apologize to her. I promise.
Sloane: And Will and I will see you at the bar at six.
Mom: Thank you, sweetheart. I appreciate you making time for us.
Mom: Love you!
“Well, if that wasn’t passive aggressive…” she mumbled before tapping back over to her sister’s messages.
Sloane: Hey. Just got the guilt check from Mom.
Sloane: I’m sorry I messed up your big hosting thing yesterday. I had no idea it was such a big deal.
Hailey: What are you talking about?
Sloane: Dinner last night. Mom said you were very disappointed because it was your first time hosting everyone and then I didn’t show up.
Hailey: OMG! I mean, yeah, I was bummed because I missed you, but it wasn’t a big deal. Plus, it wasn’t my first time hosting. I’ve hosted plenty of times.
Sloane: Freaking Mom! Grr!
Hailey: We ordered pizza and then the guys all went up to The Ridge to hang out.
Hailey: I went to bed early because once everyone left, I put Layla down and took advantage of the peace and quiet!
Hailey: You totally got guilted.
Sloane: Ugh!
Sloane: I’m almost tempted to not show up tonight, but I won’t do that to Dad.
Hailey: Good. Plus, I really want to see you.
Sloane: We’re all going to see each other at the festival tomorrow. I’m guessing this is going to be a group thing, right?
Hailey: Probably. We’ll figure it all out tonight.
Sloane: Sounds like a plan.
Sloane: See you at six! Love you!
Hailey: Love you too!
Tossing the phone down, she let her head fall back against the sofa cushions and sighed.
“Uh-oh. That doesn’t sound good. You okay?”
“Just family stuff,” she murmured before showing him all the texts.
“Yikes.”
“Welcome to my world.”
