Page 58 of Barefoot Dreams
“Then the whole town is delusional. Not me.”
“Usually, I’d agree with you but not in this case,” Joy adds. “This is definitely a you problem. So, think, give us something to work with.”
I worry my bottom lip. Could that be true?
“Well…there was Owen.”
“Owen? Who’s Owen?”
“I dated him briefly when Griffin just got back into town, but I broke it off soon after.” I think out loud.
Suddenly, there’s a gasp from Grace and the next thing you know she’s tugging Hope and Joy to their feet.
“Come on! I just remembered something important! Vital! We need to go!”
“Go where?” Joy frowns.
“Somewhere. Come on.” She bulges her eyes. “Move it, you two.”
“Um, what’s going on?” I ask, watching as Gracie pushes Hope and Joy out the door. The former still clutching her cup of tea and croissant in her hands.
“Thank you for the tea!” Gracie shouts before the others can say anything. “We’ll see you soon!” And she shuts the door behind herself.
What the heck just happened and why do I have a bad feeling about it?
Love Hive:
Therunawaybride:Emergency meeting in five.
CookieJ:Honey? What’s going on?
Toughtolove:Location? Do I need a body bag?
Therunawaybride:My house. No body bag.
Ninasunshine:Jeez, Fanny! Morbid much?
Toughtolove:Hey, there’s nothing I won’t do for my tootsie roll.
CookieJ:I’d like to use this time to remind you that she’s my daughter! Not yours.
Toughtolove:DNA never meant a thing, Snickers.
CookieJ:Sweet rainbows, you’re like my mother.
Toughtolove:Snickers, you see this body? A sister! A younger one too.
CookieJ:Sometimes I feel like the universe is punishing me.
Therunawaybride:If you two can’t behave, I’ll kick you out and trust me, you don’t want to miss this meeting.
Willoflove:Why? What’s going on?
Therunawaybride:Love Hive assemble! We are about to create another happy union in Loverly Cave!
Toughtolove:There’s my girl!
CookieJ:Ah, I’m so proud of you, Gracie!
