His smile instantly drops as he studies me. “That’s not funny.”
I bite back my smile, which earns me a glare.
“Do I seriously have to meet them?”
“Of course you do! Why would you even ask me that?”
He lets out a breath before turning to the window. “Let’s go,” He mumbles, and I let out a soft laugh as he climbs out and grabs the door for me.
When we walk in we’re met with a beautiful nurse. She has long red hair that falls down to her waist and pretty freckles all over her face and arms. “Hi, I’m Capri.”
My eyes slightly widen as I take her in again, knowing who she is. Moon has been talking about this girl's beauty since he first saw her, but I definitely underestimated him because she is gorgeous.
“It's so nice to meet you. I’m Sage.”
“I know, you’re all this boy seems to talk about lately.” She pulls me in for a hug, and I laugh when Liam tells her not to call him aboy. “Let me know if his mom doesn’t show you any embarrassing pictures of him, and I’ll do the honors.”
“No, you will not. Go away.” Liam wraps an arm around me, and I bite back a laugh as he guides me further into the house.
We pass two other nurses but the house seems empty for the most part. It isn’t until I hear the music and laughing that I realize where everyone is. We walk into a room filled with instruments. A few nurses in scrubs sit around four older ladies who are with, I’m assuming, their family. One of them turns to us as we walk in, and from her face alone, I know she’s Liam's mom.
Even if she didn’t have his blue eyes and blonde hair I think I could still tell this was her. Liam is her spitting image.
“Liam! I didn’t know you were coming!” She rushes over to us and when she pulls Liam in for a hug he briefly closes his eyes and my heart aches at how happy he looks to simply hold her.
“I wasn’t going to miss your performance.” He pulls away, and she smiles up at him. “Capri tells me you haven’t been practicing, cocky if you ask me.”
She laughs before shoving her son playfully. “I didn’t want the competition to hear me. Lucy copied me at the last talent show.” She looks off to the side at an older lady in a yellow cardigan before rolling her eyes.
“What an asshole,” Liam adds, and my jaw drops.
“Hey,” She swats her son's arm. “Watch your mouth. She’s a bitch but only I can say so, young man.”
“My apologies.”
She doesn’t seem to pick up on his obvious sarcasm as she nods in approval.
“Mom, this is my girlfriend, Sage.”
I smile sheepishly as they turn to me and she lets out a gasp as she takes my hands and gives my frame a once over. “You’re beautiful!” She immediately pulls me in for a hug.
“It’s nice to meet you.” I voice, and she squeezes me a bit tighter.
“The pleasure is all mine.” She gives me a sweet smile. “Have you met the baby?”
She watches me hopefully and I give her a smile before glancing over at Liam. He keeps his eyes on his mom, almost like he doesn’t want to look at me. “She did, you were right; Shanti loves her.”
I see the pain in Liam’s eyes as he lies and I realize now why he hates lying so much. His mom’s laugh pulls my eyes to her, and I give her another smile.
“Did she play peekaboo with your hair?” She laughs again, and I force myself to smile.
“She did, she’s so cute. God bless her.” She thanks me and before she can say anything else someone is calling her over. I let out a breath and when I turn to Liam he’s still watching her.
“Sorry about that. I should’ve warned you that she might–”
“Don’t apologize for things you can’t control, Lee.” I take his hand, and he finally lets his eyes meet mine. “Are you okay?”
He only nods in response, but I make him say it.
