-Elijah-
“Angela?” my uncle asked with a teasing smirk. “When am I going to meet her?”
“How about… never?” I shot back.
Laughter erupted, and my uncle grinned at me as I teased him.
“Ah, come on! I must meet the female who’s got you chasing her around,” he said.
“Uncle,” I sighed.
“Take her with you the next time you come here!”
I shook my head. No, things were already complicated enough.
“No,” I said firmly.
“Why not?” he pressed. “Embarrassed of me?”
He feigned hurt, which only made everyone laugh, and I felt Chase nudge me from behind.
“Come on, we should all meet her,” he urged.
I continued shaking my head, though a smile tugged at my lips. I had forgotten what this felt like, and I really missed it.
“I know you’ll embarrass me,” I replied, pointing to myself. “I think I
