The next few days we were able to get away with not seeing Estella and Danny yet. I also was avoiding the topic of the necklace. Unfortunately we were running low on time and I would have to make a decision soon.
Unfortunately, luck was not on my side. As we descended the stairs that morning, I could hear chattering in the living room and as I turned the corner I stood frozen to the spot.
“Oh Nova look who stopped by,” my dad said, patting Danny on the shoulder.
“Hey kiddo,” he held his arms out.
Sterling gave me a gentle nudge and I gave Danny a hug.
“Yeah. Hey, how are you,” I shook out of my daze.
“Good, good. Heard the news. I think congratulations are in order,” he looked over my shoulder to Sterling.
“Let me introduce you. Danny this is Sterling, Sterling this is Danny. He li
