Pretty Girl Thirteen by Coley Liz

Author:Coley, Liz [Coley, Liz]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2013-02-28T00:00:00+00:00

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS. WHY WAS IT ALWAYS UNFINISHED business between her and Greg?

“Well, he obviously hasn’t told her yet,” Kate whispered across the lunch table. “I mean, look at them.”

“I’d rather not,” Angie said, peeking anyway. Of course, she had wasted no time confirming Kate’s prediction, that with only the slightest encouragement, Greg wanted her back. But three days later, Greg was still eating lunch with Liv and tossing Angie only the most sideways glances to let her know he knew she knew he hadn’t officially broken up with Liv. Ugh. Why did it have to be so complicated?

“It’s getting awfully close,” Kate said.

“What is, their knees under the table?”

“No, you jealous voyeur. The fall formal. I mean, he has to uninvite her if he’s going to take you, right? We’re starting ticket sales tomorrow.”

Until this moment Angie hadn’t even considered it. “Are you going?”

“I have to. Student government VP and all that. Noblesse oblige.”

“What does that mean?” Angie asked.

“My position obligated me, more or less. Plus Ali asked me. Can’t say no to my president!”

Just an obligation? Kate’s dimple suggested it was more than that.

Angie followed her gaze to the table where Ali and his twin brother, Abraim, usually sat alone for lunch. As the only two Muslims in the senior class, they were two peas in their own pod, identically handsome and smart—perfect for Kate. Angie teased her. “You like him too. Don’t you?”

Kate shrugged, failing to wipe the smile off her face. “At least I don’t have to worry about him getting drunk.”

Angie snorted. “Bought your dress yet?”

“That’s on the agenda for Saturday. Come with me tomorrow and we’ll shop for you, too.”

Great. Another expense for Mom and Dad. But if she got a regular babysitting job Friday nights, she could at least contribute. She’d talk to Mrs. Harris as soon as she got home.

Mrs. Harris was thrilled at Angie’s offer. “That would be just wonderful, dear. If I get Sammy off to bed at seven, we can pop out for a quick dinner.”

“I’ll come at six,” Angie insisted. “It’s your night off. Just tell me his bedtime routine, and I’ll take care of everything. Make it dinner and a movie, even. I’ll be fine.” The more hours, the more dollars.

“He’s a little tricky to settle down,” Mrs. Harris warned as her husband went to start the car. It was already six fifteen. Her instructions had been thorough, covering every possibility from diaper rash to Martian landings. “Don’t hesitate to call if there’s a problem.”

Angie hoisted Sam on her hip. His fingers tangled and pulled her hair. His breath was sweet and carroty. “Go. Don’t worry about a thing.”

“You seem very confident,” Mrs. Harris said. “Do you babysit a lot?”

“Actually, not a lot,” Angie said. In fact, never. “But we’ll be fine. Mom’s just across the cul-de-sac if I need advice.”

Mrs. Harris relaxed. “Oh, yes. You’re right. What am I worried about? And of course, if you were his big sister, I wouldn’t think twice. Your mom’s going to be so lucky to have you to help her out.

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