Chapter 24
CHAPTER 24
Riley
I’m sitting on the curb in front of Devyn’s building waiting for Brody to get here. I pull up my text messages and smile while reading the one I sent from her phone to mine.
Devyn
My memory didn’t do your hotness justice. The real thing is SO much better.
It was my attempt to lighten the mood. I was pissed and reacted poorly when I found out about Nathan. I felt a reminder of how playful we could be together was in order. Did Drew tell her I was coming over? I don’t want her to be blindsided, so I type a quick message.
Me
Hey, did Drew give you the heads up that you’re having company for the game today? And by company, I mean ME and Brody. Are you okay with that ?
I wait for her reply.
Devyn
He did tell me.
That’s it? Really? I’m staring at my screen, waiting for that little bubble to pop up indicating she was typing something else. Hmm.
I start typing again when nothing comes.
Me
And? Are you okay with that?
The typing bubble is there but no message comes. I wait for three minutes. She’s either writing a novel, or thinking about her reply very carefully. I’d bet on the latter. Finally, she hits send.
Devyn
Yes I’m okay with that. Nathan is here though. We need to tread lightly until we have a chance to discuss how to tell him. Agree?
I smile, thankful she doesn’t tell me to turn around and go home.
Me
Agreed.
I look at the time and realize Brody is late. I don’t want to wait anymore. I’m anxious to see my girl. And my boy.
I send one last message.
Me
I’m in front of your building. Brody isn’t here yet but I’d like to come up if that’s okay.
Devyn
Okay.
She doesn’t need to tell me twice. I get out of my car and run up to her front door.
Devyn
I’m staring at Riley’s text trying not to show my anxiety. I scroll up and read through our conversation. I laugh when I read his first message while we were exchanging phone numbers. I didn’t catch it before.
“What’s so funny, Momma?” Nathan asks.
I lock my phone and place it on the end table. “Oh, nothing, baby. I just read something funny.”
Drew looks at me suspiciously but doesn’t say anything. The buzzer sounds, indicating Riley’s arrival. Drew gets up from the couch to answer it. “Yeah?”
“Hi, it’s Riley.”
Drew buzzes him in and gives me a look that says, Are you ready for this?
I nod in silent acknowledgment.