Page 343 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol 4
I didn’t disagree with her. The fact that Isabella started it but got the same punishment as me wasn’t really fair. But it wasn’t like I was learning the whole “life isn’t fair” thing for the first time. Honestly, I was surprised she even got in trouble. “I really don’t care.”
“You don’t care? She made fun of you in front of the entire school. And Uncle Jim. She’s such a bitch.”
I shrugged. “But I put her in her place.”
“Yeah, you kinda did. When you threw that green bean at her face I thought she was going to scream.” She started laughing. “The expression on her face was priceless.”
“I should have grabbed Matt’s tray and dumped it on her perfectly coiffed hair.”
“That would have been epic,” Kennedy said with a laugh. “Maybe next time.”
“I’m really hoping there won’t be a next time.” I stopped at my uncle’s apartment door.
“Yeah, me too.”
“Do you want to hang out? Uncle Jim and I are going to rent a movie and I’m going to make popcorn.”
“Homemade? As in that garbage without any butter?”
“That healthy treat without any butter.”
“Um…no thanks. I’m going to scour the internet for the perfect second-hand dress for homecoming. Want me to keep a look out for you too?”
“Yeah. Sure.”
“Where’s your enthusiasm? It’s our first big dance together. We’re going to have so much fun.”
“I haven’t even asked my uncle if I can go yet.”
“Then ask him tonight. I’m sure he’ll say yes. And while you’re at it, freaking ask him if he’s secretly in love with my mom, because the suspense is killing me.”
“I’ll see if I can squeeze that into the conversation,” I said, even though I had no intention of doing that. I just wanted to watch a movie, relax, and forget about today.
“Great. I’ll come by tomorrow and show you some dress options. Have a good night with my soon-to-be father.”
I laughed. “Night, Kennedy.”
My uncle was sitting at the kitchen table doing his crossword puzzle when I came in. He looked up. “Hey, kiddo. How was work?”
“Good. No spills,” I said and gestured to my clean apron.
He smiled. “Ready for that movie?”
“Yeah. Just let me go change real quick.” I hit the lights on in my bedroom and went straight for the closet. I pulled my shirt off as I rummaged around for a clean pair of pajamas.
“Brooklyn?”
I was pretty sure my heart had jumped into my throat or else I would have screamed bloody murder. I turned around. Matt was there. Right in the middle of the bedroom. With his eyes glued to my chest.
Jesus.I threw my arms in front of my bra. “Are you crazy? How long have you been here?”
“I don’t know.” He looked down at his watch. “An hour. Maybe two.”
“My uncle is out there.”
“I’ve been quiet.”
I held up my hand. “You know what? It doesn’t matter. Because you’re leaving. Now.” I marched over to the window and pushed it open.
