Callie
I regretted asking Nicholas to drive me the moment my shiny Pantera pulled up on the dusty ground of the vineyard. It was just so out of place, I’d never felt more pretentious but it was time to set the record straight and tell Selena everything, if she hadn’t already found out. News travelled fast in small towns like this.
The moment Selena’s younger brother spotted the car, he raced inside, presumably to announce my presence. Everyone spilled out and lined up stiffly, a stark contrast to the unbothered welcome from last time.
So they already knew, which meant Selena probably did too.
I gave an awkward wave to the workers. “Hey, everyone. Please, don’t let me disturb your work. The day isn’t going to get any cooler.”
Ajax came towards me, his eyes shimmering. “Are you really D
