Liv by Kelsie Rae

Author:Kelsie Rae [Rae, Kelsie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-04-16T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

Liv

We watched Elf. It’s a classic, but I was bummed Luke didn’t watch it with me. He never came down from his room after our little game that I lost miserably.

I’m pretty shocked he didn’t take full advantage of his bragging rights. I mean, technically he did win. And technically, I do need to give him free reign for Little Man’s middle name.

I shudder at the thought.

I also owe him something else, if only I knew what it was. Why in the world was I stupid enough to bet so blindly? I mean, seriously? That’s got to be in the top ten dumbest things I’ve ever done. Although, from his absence tonight, it looks like I won’t be paying up any time soon.

I can’t decide whether that’s a good thing or not. The anxiety of the unknown is eating me alive. I can’t stop glancing toward the staircase any time I hear a creak in the old house.

After Elf, everyone decides to watch a double feature. And by everyone, I mean Bree and her parents. Luke is still missing, and Jake is busy gaming, or at least that’s what I assume. I, however, am exhausted and decide to call it a night.

I head to the bathroom on the second floor and wash my face. I would get into my pajamas, but I’m already in them so…yup. No need for those. I pull my hair into a small messy bun at the base of my neck and pee one more time so that I won’t have to roll out of bed in a few hours.

Have I ever mentioned how freaking often you need to go to the bathroom when you’re pregnant? I swear, as soon as you pee on that little stick, your bladder shrinks to the size of a pea.

Afterwards, I open Bree’s bedroom door, which is where I’ve been staying. It’s decorated in cream and lavender. Very girly. Very Bree. There’s a queen-sized bed in the center of the room with a paisley comforter and a dozen mismatched pillows. My favorite touches are the cat posters decorating the walls. As I’m about to climb into bed, my phone dings with an incoming text.

I see Luke’s name flash on the screen, my heart skipping a beat before quickly opening up the message.

Luke: You ready to pay up, Sweetheart?

Liv: I’m not sure, since I still don’t know what I owe you.

Luke: That’s half the fun. Do you trust me?

I hesitate before replying. Do I trust him?

Liv: Maybe a little too much.

Luke: Don’t worry. I won’t let you down. Come outside.

My forehead creases. Outside?

Liv: Like, outside, outside?

Luke: Duh. Bring a jacket.

I roll my eyes, as he’s still my same old Luke. After our little game, I didn’t know what to expect. Especially since he disappeared on me.

Liv: Fine. But you owe me.

I see the little bubble showing he’s typing something. As I wait for his reply, I slip on some snow boots and my grey North Face coat. My phone dings with another incoming text.

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