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Millie blows him a kiss and takes off over to sit with Julia. She’s been so happy today.
“I can’t talk for long. Amelie’s home and she’s not happy. Is Chuck there?”
Arden appears in the same place Millie just vacated.
“What’s up Gigantor?” Arden says by way of greeting. There’s definitely a bromance forming with these two.
Smalls holds up a box in front of the camera.
“Thanks Chuck. These are awesome.”
“I didn’t want you to miss out. Do you know how hard it is to find size fifteen shoes? I had to talk to some ballers. They sent me to a person who custom made them,” Arden explains.
“You’re telling me. Finding kicks in my size is a pain in the ass.”
“I don’t envy you at all.” There’s some commotion on Smalls’ end of the chat.
“Sorry guys. I’d love to stay and chat, but I’ve really got to go. I’ll talk to you all later. Love you Shorty.”
“Love you too,” I say just before the call disconnects and the screen goes blank.
“You’re just full of surprises today,” I lean back, tilting my head to talk to Arden.
“I couldn’t leave him out. He needed a pair of the graduation shoes. I’m never one to back away from a challenge. You should know that by now.” He taps me on the nose right as almost every phone in the room buzzes.
I look at the notification and start to stand. I already know what’s about to happen. My sensor has just alerted the room that my sugar levels are dropping.
Dad looks around confused.
“I guess it’s time for lunch,” Nat announces to the room.
“What’s going on?” Dad asks.
“Judging by the looks around the room, Yasmin needs to eat,” Nat explains to Dad as she heads to the kitchen.
“We all have the app on our phones. It alerts us when her sugars get to high or low,” Chase tells Dad.
“All of you?” He asks with disbelief as he looks around the room. Everyone nods.
“Wow.” Dad turns to me. “I’m sorry I haven’t been more supportive in regards to your diabetes. I’m trying to learn,” he says looking a little sad.
“It’s okay Mr T. I’ll fill you in on the basics,” Arden says to Dad, distracting him. “Yas, go and grab something in the kitchen on your way outside. I’ve got this.”
I mouth a thank you to Arden and leave the room.
Arden really is one of the best people to explain this.
***
Lunch was great. We’re all laying around the house in a food coma. Dad left for work and Nat and GW have gone for naps.
Chase taps me on the shoulder. “Wanna go for a walk?” He whispers in my ear.
I nod and he helps me up from the floor.
“We’ll be back,” Chase announces to the room as we slip on our shoes and head out the front door.
“Where are we going?” I ask as he pulls me in the direction of my house.
