Loving The Playboy (by Queenies) novel Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Getting Even
"Honey, I'm home!". I called out to my mom, and she came rushing into the living room, having a very sweet smile on her face, with my brother trailing behind her.

"Bree... " Asher called out, running towards me, and I lifted him, spinning him around, and he let out a series of giggles.

I dropped him on the ground, still holding onto him so he wouldn't fall until he was stable. He ran back to the couch, watching his favorite SpongeBob cartoon.

I walked to where my mom stood, smiling at our sibling bond. I bent, pecking her cheek.

"How was school today". She asked.

"as it has always been, school." I answered, one of my eyebrows raised, trying to make a statement.

"Still the same then; nothing fun happened."

"No, nothing fun happened, mom."

"Well, if you say so, why don't you go freshen up while I prepare dinner? I still can't decide on what to cook yet."

"What about spaghetti sauce and meatballs?" I suggested it, and my mouth watered at the thought of it.

"That's a nice idea; I left some cupcakes for you. You can take it up now".

Thanks, mom." I walked to the kitchen and found a plate of chocolate cupcakes. I took out a tray, placing the plate on it, then opened the fridge to bring out my favorite orange juice, pouring some out in a glass cup before putting it back in the fridge.

I gently walked up to my room with my backpack strapped safely to my back and the tray secure in my arms. Once I got to my room, I dropped the tray on the table and my bag on the floor before racing to the bathroom for a shower. I came out later, fresh and clean, wearing just an oversize t-shirt that stopped above my knees.

After scuffing down my snacks, I plopped on my bed with my phone out as I scrolled through Instagram, watching funny videos for some minutes, and didn't realize when I fell asleep.

I felt something vibrate under me; my eyes were half closed while I used my hand to find the source of the vibration. Finding my phone, I peeled my eyes open, looking at the caller ID, and I answered.

"I know I'm amazing and fun, but we saw each other like an hour ago." I answered groggily, feeling sleep-deprived.

"Hi Maddie, how are you? I'm fine. Thank you, Bree. Thank you for this wonderful greeting. How are you too?" I got a sarcastic reply.

I rolled my eyes at this. Drama queen "Hey Maddie".

"Hey Bree, now that we have said our pleasantries, I wanted to ask you something in school today, but it slipped my mind.".

Her word caught my attention, and I quipped, wanting to know more.

"What..."

"Daniel is throwing a party on Friday; let's go together."

"No, you know I don't do parties, and you usually go with Sofie. So why didn't you ask her?"

Maddie let out a sigh before replying, "I did, but she has an important family dinner on Friday. Chris is coming home." I smacked my forehead with my hand, recalling Sofie telling me about her elder brother Chris coming home this week after being away for a year due to school.