“Yeah, it’s all good. He actually wanted to ask me if you and I could share a room this weekend. He’s going to bring someone.”
“Oh, is it the girl that he’s dating? He’s been so secretive about her. All I know is that they met at the club in Harris.”
“Yeah, I guess that’s her. He’s hooked and is ready to bring her around the family. He and I were supposed to be sharing a room.”
“Oh, well, you can share with me. I can even take the couch. I’m not picky. I felt bad getting a room all to myself anyway.”
“I told him that if you weren’t okay with sharing with me that I would take the couch.”
“Um, no, you’re too big for the couch. You wouldn’t even be able to stretch out all the way, but I’m fine with it. We’ve shared a bed before.”
“That’s what I told him.”
“Yay!” she cheers, way too chipper for this time of the morning. “I’m excited to meet her.”
“Same. Since we’re both up, we’re going to grab breakfast. I need a shower and toss my bags in the truck. I’ll be there to get you in about forty minutes or so.”
“Dorothy’s Diner,” she tells me. “I want bacon and eggs, and hashbrowns, and maybe even a pancake. I’m starving.”
I smile even though I know she can’t see me. “Anything you want. I’ll be there soon.”
“See you soon.”
Ending the call, I shoot Ryder a message.
Me:Alyssa’s fine with it. I figured she would be.
Ryder:Thank you. I’ll be sure to thank Alyssa as well.
Me:Do the others know you’re bringing her?
Ryder:Not yet. I was waiting to hear back from you.
Me:I told you to tell your girl to start packing.
Ryder:She’s got time. I’m going to text everyone now.
Me:Good.
I set my phone back on the nightstand and head to the shower. I mentally go over the items I need to add to my bag before I leave. Alyssa came over last night, and we had dinner, and she pretty much packed my clothes. She said she wanted to make sure nothing was wrinkled. I just let her do her thing. She knows me well enough to do it. I, for one, wasn’t the least bit worried about wrinkles. The house has two washers and two dryers. The wrinkles are nothing a spin in the dryer can’t fix, just like when I’m at home. My best friend didn’t agree, so she took over for me.
I still have to pack my phone charger and my toiletries, and I need to make sure my sunglasses are in the truck. I do not want to be on the weekend getaway without them. Ten minutes later, I’m dressed and tossing additional items into my bag. My phone is pinging like crazy with messages which means Ryder told our brothers about his girl in our group chat. I don’t want to get caught up in that, so I continue to ignore it and finish packing what I need.
Tossing my bag over my shoulder, I grab my phone and head to the living room. The trash is almost full, so I take that out so I don’t come back to a house that stinks. I learned that lesson the hard way. I take a walk around the house, making sure all doors and windows are locked before loading my things into my truck.
Before taking off, I read through the thread of messages with my brothers.
Ryder:I’m bringing someone with us. Her name is Jordyn. I already talked to Sterling, and he’s cleared it with Alyssa for them to share a room.
Maverick:Oh, I’m sure he did.
Merrick:Like it’s going to be a struggle for him to sleep next to his hot “best friend.”
Orrin:Can’t wait to meet her.
Brooks:Leave Sterling alone, and what Orrin said.
Rushton:Alyssa can share a room with me, and Archer can room with Sterling.