Page 464 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 11
And everyone was awkwardly quiet as my mom brought the food out. Ellen had made one of my favorites. Teriyaki chicken with lots of veggies and rice.
I helped myself and tried to ignore the awkwardness around me.
“RJ and I were actually wondering if we could go in your limo with you guys,” Liam said. “We forgot we needed to rent one and we called a place and they were all booked for the night.”
“Absolutely not,” I said.
And at the same time Axel said, “Sure, man.”
“Wait,” my dad said and turned to me. “Why are you and Axel in the same limo? Aren’t you sharing one with Jacob?”
“Of course,” I said. “But we don’t need a whole limo to ourselves.”
He just stared at me.
“That would be...weird.”
“Well I’m glad there’s room for your brother and cousin too,” my mom said with a smile.
“And our dates,” Liam said. “RJ asked someone very unexpected.”
“Who?” I asked.
“Why, are you jealous?”
I laughed. “No, I’m not jealous of who our cousin asked to homecoming. I’m just wondering who it is.”
“You’ll have to wait and see. You’re going to love it.”
I had a feeling I was not going to love it. I tried to focus on my food again.
“Oh, Mom,” Liam said. “Scar and Axel were both nominated for the homecoming court today.”
My mom smiled. “That’s fantastic. James, why didn’t you tell me?”
My dad shrugged. “I’ve been distracted today.” He looked at me.
And I was wondering if he was still thinking about Mr. Halifax’s not so subtle wink.
“I think we’re going to win,” Axel said and smiled down at me. “Don’t you think?”
What was he doing?
“Homecoming king and queen,” he said, mistaking my silence for not understanding.
“I’m definitely voting for the two of you,” Liam said.
I glared at him. “You can’t vote. You’re not a senior.”
“Pretty sure I can figure out how to cast a ballot or two illegally.”
“Don’t you dare.”
Liam smiled.
“Liam, don’t vote for your sister,” my dad said.
“Well now that’s just offensive,” I said. “Why shouldn’t someone vote for me?”
