Page 19 of Hollywood Fairytale

“If it was anyone but you I would think so too, but you deserve to be happy and feel loved.”

“We all do, but that doesn’t mean we get it.”

“Unfortunately, not. Now back to happier topics, change comma to period I kind of can’t believe that you bought a house in a neighborhood I didn’t even know existed and that Luke is pretty much going to be living with you when he’s not working.”

“I didn’t know it existed either until I met Colton. It’s very private, I can give you that. I wonder how long it will take Decker to find it. It’s not like he ever brings Mason home.”

Taylor huffed into her phone. “He’ll probably follow you once he figures out you don’t live at your old house.”

“Probably.” I sighed. It wasn’t going to be fun I knew that. I was thankful to have an alarm system and the security gates. I needed to change the topic away from Decker. I didn’t want thoughts of him to bring me down. “How’s that baby doing?”

“Draining the ever-loving life out of me, but besides that she’s doing great. Growing and kicking me at all hours of the day and night. I barely get any sleep. I’m going to be in a world of trouble when she’s born if she keeps going like this.”

“I wish I could help. Jack needs to get his ass in gear so you can move back here.”

“You’re telling me. I keep threatening to move back since he’s always working, and I could at least be with you and closer to family, but he’s not going for it.”

“Well, now that I’ve got this big house you can stay if you need it. You guys were good sports staying in my tiny house.”

“I may take you up on staying with you again if Ben’s spring break isn’t the same time you’re gone to LA. Does Mason know?”

“No,” I laughed and shook my head even though she couldn’t see it. “If he knew, Mason would pack today and ask me every day when we were leaving.”

“Aww, it’s so sweet how much he likes Luke. I love that for him.”

A smile stretched across my face. “I love it too. Luke’s so good with him and it’s genuine. Something Mason’s always been missing in his life.”

The door coming from the garage beeped letting me know that Luke and Mason were back. “Hey, Luke and Mason just got home. Can I call you in a couple of days?”

“Of course, you can sweetie. We’ll eat ice cream over the phone and cry.”

“You’re on. Don’t be surprised if I’m a blubbering mess. I’m going to miss him so damn much especially after I keep him locked in the bedroom all day tomorrow while Mason’s at school.” I whispered the last as I watched Mason and Luke walk into the kitchen. Mason had a happy smile on his face and Luke looked about ready to explode.

“You go girl! Get some for me.” Taylor chirped happily. “Um… do you know that you and Luke have been outed?”

“Outed? What do you mean?” I watched as my face scrunched up in the reflection of the kitchen window.

“It’s everywhere!”

“What’s everywhere?” I asked confused.

“That you and Luke are definitely a couple. There are pictures of you two together at LAX and then in Mexico. I haven't looked in a few days, but I’d bet one of those bitches posted pictures of the Sock Hop too.”

“I had no clue, but I knew it was going to happen sooner or later. My only worry is Decker. Maybe I should tell him I'm seriously dating someone, so he doesn't find out through gossip or online.”

“Maybe.” She didn’t sound convinced. “Either way it won't be good. Hey, I’ll let you go. I wanted you to know since I know you stay off those sites. Talk to you in a few days.” I hung up and walked directly to Luke, who had stopped to look outside, and wrapped my arms around his waist, my chin to his back.

“Is everything okay?” I asked quietly. “Did Mason do something?”

He took in a deep breath that I could feel inflate him as I continued to hug him from behind. “Mason was perfect.”

“Okay, I’m not sure what’s going on then. Can you please talk to me?” I squeezed him once more and started to move around him so that I could see his face, and possibly get a read on him, but Luke extended his arm to stop me. With my head tipped back, I looked up at him questioningly.

“Can you get Mason settled doing something and then I’ll tell you in private?”

My eyes widened.In private? What the hell was going on?

“Yeah, I can do that.” My body started to shake as nerves wracked through me. What could Luke possibly have to tell me that had to be done in private. Nothing good, that was for sure.

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