- 4.
“I don’t like you. Those rumors were just me
being stupid. I’m sorry. I won’t get in your
way.”
“Dad just cares about me. Don’t worry about
it.”
He stared at me, shocked.
Г
Sarah walked up behind him, barely dressed. “Dean, why aren’t you in bed?”
The sounds from the other room kept me up
all night. The next day, Dean didn’t leave his
room until late.
I ate breakfast alone.
Dean came in and sat across from me. Sarah
joined us.
They were all over each other.
Dean kissed her deeply.
Sarah blushed. “Dean, we should be careful.
Your sister might…”
<
He looked at her. “Sarah, this is your home
now. Don’t worry.”
“She’s just my stepsister. You’re my wife.”
Dean held her close, looking at me with cold
eyes. “Sarah’s moving in. Don’t give her any
trouble.”
I stabbed at my food. “Okay.”
“I’m done. I’m going to see Dad.”
I could feel his eyes burning into me as I left.
Dad was weak.
He squeezed my hand. “Ashley…”
“I know you like Dean, but why…”
I squeezed back. “He likes Sarah. We can’t
force it. He’ll hate us.”
Dad sighed. “Just be happy.”
I nodded, thinking of Luke.
“I have a boyfriend. I’m bringing him to meet
you.”
Dad looked happy.
I left the hospital and pulled up my texts with
Luke.
How do I ask him?
<
What are we?
I Googled and sent him a million.
He called. “Honey, what’s this?”
“Meet my dad. I’ll pay you.”
“You get a million a month.”
He laughed. “Okay, honey. See you soon.”
I closed my phone.
What was I doing?
