Page 19 of If You Claim Me
I open it to find a photo of me, shared by Lexi.
Lexi
Check out the hot librarian.
Tally
Oooh!!!! You are so pretty in that dress! Cannot wait to see you!
Hemi
So this is happening! You are stunning! See you soon, you
Rix
You are smokin’ hot!
Shilpa
You look incredible.
Hammer
That dress is Ah-mazing!
Essie
I need to know who the designer is!
Dred
It’s not a belated April fool’s prank. I’m glad I don’t look as nervous as I feel.
While they don’t know the actual truth, at least it’s not a complete charade. I didn’t envy Rix when the whole thing with Tristan finally blew up. Flip was beside himself when he foundout, but so much of it had to do with his own issues and how his past actions made him feel.
It was just as challenging for Hollis and Hammer, and then Lexi and Roman last season. They tried so hard to stay on the right side of the line, but it’s clear they were meant for each other. At least it’s only Connor’s family and Meems that we have to convince that we’re madly in love.
Lexi sends me a private message.
Lexi
You’ve got this. Just be yourself, and if they can’t see how amazing you are, fuck them.
I hug my phone.
It buzzes against my chest.
I look back at the screen.
Flip
I hope Connor knows how lucky he is.
I’ve got your back, forever and always, okay?
Dred
I know. And I’ll always have yours.
