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“You made Talia’s life a living hell in school. And I wanted to do this in front of her. You know the building you have your business in?” He asked her.
Ashlee’s frame tightened, then she nodded.
“Well, I own it. Either change your attitude where she is concerned, or I’ll kick you out so goddamned fast your head will spin. Now, take your mediocre gift, and get the fuck out of my house.”
Would it be wrong to clap?
It would.... right?
Fuck it.
I clapped.
Everyone laughed.
Mom, Dad, Garrick, Tatum, Carter, Harlee, Pete, Darla, Ethan, Alec, Cassie, Bronson, Lila, Everly, Callie, Grant, Brent, Caine, Briar, Dain, Chance, Leo, and a few others as well.
And when she took her gift, lifted her chin, and stormed out of his house, I started laughing, “That was epic.”
Dominik nodded, “Payback for some of the shit I’ve said.”
I nodded, “Thanks.”
The rest of his birthday was filled with pizza, beer, wine spritzers, and shooting the shit.
That night, after I got home, Dominik called.
I answered it, “Hello, Big Foot.”
I heard his smile, “Hey, Sparkles. How?”
I knew what he was asking, so I told him about all of it.
He was silent, and then he asked, “How much did it set you back?”
I shrugged, “Wouldn’t be a gift if I told you that, now, would it?”
He chuckled, “No. Guess not.”
We were both quiet, and then I heard him say, “Nicest thing anyone has ever done for me. Thank you.”
I smiled, “You're welcome.”
Then I snorted, “How’s that penis and ball warmer working?”
He busted out laughing.
Dain had thought it was cool as shit and got one for Dom too.
It was a crocheted cover for your penis and ball sack.
When Dominik asked what the hell it was, Dain explained. “It’s like a protector for your jewels.”
Needless to say, a lot of beer was snorted through noses at that.
***
It was a week later, and my phone pinged.
