Page 129 of Wrong Pucking Player

Relationship…

I still want to figure out why he reacted the way he did when the water fell on me, but maybe that’s something he’ll reveal to me when he’s ready to.

I hope I can become someone he can rely on like I’ve been relying on him.

Realizing the sudden quiet in the room, I lower my eyes from the phone screen to confirm I’m the only one here.

No wonder why no one answered my comment.

The real question is, where did they go?

Especially Armani when I have his phone.

I’m not in the mood to get up, leaving me to rest back on the couch while I look at Armani’s phone.

If he left the apartment, he wouldn’t go without a phone, would he?

There are only two possibilities here, and I’m deciding to go with the unpredictable one because Oscar isn’t the type to do what others would assume he would do.

Opening his text app, I notice what he calls me on his phone.

“Kenzie Andrews,” I whisper. “That’s not bad. Kenzie Andrews. If I legally change my name, I could go with Kenzie. Would he like that?”

Everyone can still call me Mackenzie, but legally, I wouldn’t need to deal with that Alexandra bullshit.

Deciding to text my phone with the hopes Armani’s carrying it around somewhere, I take the risk.

If I changed my name to Kenzie, would you like that?

I don’t expect an immediate response, but there comes the typing bubble, making me smirk in anticipation of his reply.

What made you think I’d have your phone?

The typing bubble is still going.

It’s not about what I think, Kenzie. If that’s the name you want, I’d approve of it.

I’m genuinely impressed with his answer.

If I change my name, would you let me know what your real last name is?

I wait a moment and add something else.

I’m not used to people giving me the option of what I want to do. Seeking others’ approval has always been my thing, I guess.

Well, this is the season to change it, Kenzie. Not enjoying the season ten finale with you being bossed around by the world. Time to claim your independence.

Also, if you really want to know, I’ll tell you when we’re alone.

Really?

Really.

Wait. How did you unlock my phone?

Easy. Used the code everyone else wouldn’t use.

That makes me grin from ear to ear.

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