Page 98 of Stay With Me
“Don’t matter anyway if I did. After I gave her that bag of ice at the reception, she told me I wasn’t invited to sit at the table with her and to go away. So even if I tried makin’ conversation, she wouldn’t be interested.”
I laugh at his pitiful expression. “Damn, she’s so under your skin.”
He groans and then walks back toward Dad and Dr. Weston.
By the time I finish taking the horses out to the pasture and mucking stalls, Landen prepped all the feed and water buckets for me to distribute. He can’t do anything about Sydney except wait, so at least he made himself useful.
I’m about to leave to go to the stables when my phone vibrates with a text, and I smile wide when I see who it’s from.
Magnolia
I think you have the cleanest house of any guy I know. Haven’t found a speck of dust or any expired food in the fridge. And yes, I checked every item.
I snort at her ability to easily brag about snooping.
Tripp
You’re giving me shit for not having a filthy place? That has to mean you’re feeling better.
Magnolia
Yes and no. My throat feels raw from throwing up, and I woke up with some heartburn. But I haven’t gotten sick again, so silver lining, I guess.
Tripp
I’m sure you already found it but I have Tums in the medicine cabinet.
Magnolia
Okay now I’m gonna give you shit for having a medicine cabinet. What are you, 50?
Tripp
Responsible adults have those, Sunny. You’re telling me you don’t keep meds or vitamins in your apartment?
Magnolia
Well I guess if you consider birth control pills and a couple random blue ones I found.
Tripp
I’m realizing now why your self-inspired latte is called Hot Mess Express.
Magnolia
Don’t say you weren’t warned.
And then she sends an emoji of a smiley face sticking out its tongue.
Tripp
Oh I fully knew what I was getting into with that mouth of yours.
Magnolia
Speaking of mouth, you left without giving me a kiss :(
Tripp
