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chuckling, and he effortlessly picks me up and sits me on his lap as he takes a seat at his desk. After adjusting me so he is cradling me, and I’m not straddling him, he resumes making my head spin. I could easily become addicted. Addendum: I’m already addicted.
    After he pulls away, “Better?”
    “Perfect.” I smile around his lips.
    “You are.” And I sigh in contentment with his kiss to the side of my head. “I like this,” he tells me.
    “I like you.” Really, I love him, always have, but it’s too soon.
    “Good. That works in our favor.” He teases me. He lifts me off him and pats my ass. “Go back to my sister, I’ll see you at dinner.”
    “I could get used to this boyfriend thing.”
    “I’m already used to this girlfriend thing,” and I officially swoon. Knees weak, hearts floating around in my head, blush spreading to my cheeks, and I giggle.
    I practically float back to my bestie’s room and find her waiting patiently. By patiently I mean she is pacing the floor, and the second I enter her room she flings herself on me, and we both crash to the floor in a tangle of arms and legs. In hysterics, we barely pay attention to Bronson running in the room to check on the loud crash. He sees us on the ground, makes his way over, and picks both of us up, checking us over for injuries. Then he leaves just as swiftly. You would think he has done this a time or two.
    “Well?” Nosy Rosy asks.
    “It’s all good. We are going to date some, ease into this new relationship.”
    “I knew it. I knew you would end up together. You’re still my best friend, right?” I can’t believe she asked me that.
    “Nope.” I watch her face fall. “We are really going to be sisters, so I’ve bumped up your status.” I don’t think either one of us took into account that as much as things will change, they will also remain the same. I’m pretty much an honorary part of their family, now it is just going to be official one day.
    I can’t believe it all. I don’t want to think about what I will face when I get home, but I’m hoping this will somehow make my father happy. I know it won’t, but I don’t want to think bad thoughts now. Not when I just got everything I’ve ever wanted. We continue gossiping until we are called for dinner.
    I notice their father isn’t at the head of the table, and before I can work myself up to think about how the meeting is going, if the announcement has been made, Mrs. Agosto comes in the room, cups my cheeks, with tears in her eyes, “Figlia.” She removes one hand from my face and cups Bianca’s. Two daughters. She is overjoyed right now. Letting go of us, she reaches for Bronson and engulfs him. I’d say she is pleased, and some of the apprehension floating around in my stomach eases. I don’t know why I was worried; they love me as much as I love them.
    “Eat, we’re celebrating tonight.” The smile doesn’t leave her face throughout the meal until the front door slams, and she catches the look Mr. Agosto is wearing. The air seems to be sucked out of the room, and my head begins to spin. I feel a familiar calmness coming over me as Bronson grips my hand, but I’m still uneasy.
    “It was announced. Congratulations you two.” His smile is honest, but the trepidation doesn’t leave his demeanor. “Callie, you need to go home after we finish dessert. Your father would like to see you.” Bronson immediately bristles next to me, and before he is disrespectful to his father and causes a scene, I squeeze his hand.
    “Yes, sir.” I agree. I knew it was coming. I was just hoping to have a moment’s reprieve and bask in the glory of today. I’ll be fine, I have too much to look forward to, and I won’t let him ruin it. He can’t do anything. He can be pissed and make it known behind closed doors, but he can’t change what was set in motion today. That’s what truly pisses him off. His control was stripped away in this decision, and that is the ultimate