Page 36 of Accidentally Joining His Cult

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Goldie

*Photo of mountains in the distance overlooking a small town*

Goldie

Home. I told you Montana is pretty!

Goldie

I hope that you had a good flight!

Goldie

Jealous that yours was direct.

Goldie

But my seat neighbors were really nice so the time flew by

Salem

You would be the person who befriends your “seat neighbors.” Adorable. Meanwhile, I’ve never in my life thought to talk to the person next to me on a plane. Glad you enjoyed yourself. I caught up on some sleep and am headed to my grandparents house for family dinner. Montana is very pretty, but the view of the Chicago skyline against Lake Michigan will always be my favorite.

Salem

*Photo of countless skyscrapers reflecting back the large body of water across the busy road with a large pier visible*

Goldie

There you go again, sounding like a dream family from the sitcoms I loved watching as a kid. Tell them I say hi!

Goldie

Or don’t

Goldie

That’s probably super weird

Goldie

IDK why I said that, your family obviously wouldn’t know who I am.

Salem

Deep breaths, baby, you’re not super weird. Only a little bit *winking emoji*. And they actually do know who you are. I told my brother Oakley about you when I was explaining my sudden need to visit Florida, a place that I’ve complained about incessantly in the past. My family doesn’t really have secrets, so if you tell one person, it’s assumed to be family knowledge within hours. Even if I don’t mention you myself, I’d bet that someone will ask about you in the first five minutes.

Goldie

Wow, I love that! My grandparents had all passed away before I could really remember them, that’s so cool that you guys are all so close.

Goldie

Have fun at your dinner!

Salem

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