Twelve
After Justin's awful interrogation, it's a relief to have a girls' night out. I need some time to relax and think of anything but the case. Celebrating Topaz's engagement is now just a bonus to the rest of it.
"Are you ready yet?" I shout up the stairs, checking my phone while I wait for Topaz. Why does she always take so long to get ready?
My sister grumbles inaudibly as she comes down the stairs, her left hand with her engagement ring demonstratively sliding down the railing.
I smirk. "Practising already?"
She squeals. "I can't believe I'm engaged, every time I see the ring I get giddy still. Is that silly?"
"No, I don't think so. It's exciting, especially when Steve is such a great guy. Definitely better than the revolving door of boyfriends you brought home before Blake,"
