Fake Dating My Ex's Hockey Star Brother (Maya Scott) novel Chapter 204

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Chapter 64

ALLISON’S POV

“What’s going on between you two?” Mom asks, her eyes darting between me and Justin like she’s trying

to read our minds.

I roll my eyes and cross my arms, leaning back in my seat. “I can’t believe this.”

She widens her eyes at me like I’m overreacting, but really, am I? She literally left the guy she was with in

the garage just to drag us to this coffee shop. For a hot second, I thought maybe she wanted to treat us to

coffee or actually talk to me, but nope. She’s just here to interrogate us because we admitted to being

alone.

“Justin, and you?” She asks like she’s talking to a toddler. “Why are you and Allie hanging out alone? I know I sound old school, but…you were holding hands and I don’t remember you two being that close.” She lifts

her brows. “Care to explain?”

“We’re just friends.” Justin responds. “Don’t platonic friends hold hands and hang out?”

You’d think my mom would drop it, but she shakes her head. I can’t help but wonder if she doesn’t believe that we’re friends or that two people of opposite genders can actually be platonic.

“I also noticed something back at the hospital,” she says, her eyes narrowing as if she’s got me pegged. “I wasn’t sure then, but… there was something.” She waves her phone at me. “If I call Katy now, will she know

you two are here together?”

I shut my eyes and take a slow breath, counting to three before forcing them open. “Mom, can you just take our word for it? And seriously, what’s wrong if we’re dating?” I groan, rubbing my forehead. “Justin

isn’t lying. We’re just friends.”

For a few seconds, Mom says nothing, and just stares at me. It’s wild that we haven’t even talked since

she drunkenly ranted about not wanting kids, and now she pops up out of nowhere to ruin my date. A date I’ve been looking forward to, no less.

“Justin, tell me the truth,” she starts again. “Friends as friends… or friends-with-benefits?”

“Stop it!” I snap, glaring at her. “We’re adults, Mom. And the fact that you just popped out of nowhere to do this? It’s super irritating. Forget me for a second, you’re making Justin uncomfortable and honestly, it’s disgusting that you think you get to know everything about his sex life.”

Her jaw drops, and she tilts her head, her hand flying to her chest. “Pop out of nowhere?” She glances around the cafe, lowering her voice. “I’m your mother.”

“Oh please.” I grab my purse. “It’s not like you ever really wanted a kid.”

Her eyes widen, lips parting as I stand. She’s staring at me like I just turned purple or something, probably oblivious she said all that in the first place.

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I glance down at Justin. “Let’s go.”

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He shoots me a calm, collected look like this whole thing doesn’t bother him at all and I can’t help the

anger rushing through my chest. How is he still trying to reason with her when she’s clearly set on ruining

our day? I already know where this is heading, all her pointed questions and judgmental looks, and I’d rather not stick around for the interrogation.

“She doesn’t believe us,” I mutter, tugging lightly at his arm. “What’s the point?”

“Allison, please sit,” Justin says calmly. “We can’t-”

“Yes, I don’t believe you,” Mom cuts in, her gaze icy. “And even if you two keep lying, I want to make it clear

that I don’t want you dating or whatever this is.”

I huff, dragging my tongue across my teeth before sucking in a steadying breath. “You can’t tell me who to

date and I think I’ve made that pretty clear before.”

“This isn’t just about you,” she snaps. “Justin is like my son, and I know you, Allie. You’re never intentional about anything, you don’t give a shit about anyone but yourself, and I won’t let you sabotage your friendship with Katy and him just because you can’t make a single good decision.”

My lips tremble, and I bite down to keep my rage from spilling over. Being insulted is one thing but when it

comes from the person who birthed you, the one who’s supposed to get you, it just hurts differently. It can

crush you into pieces and make you feel smaller than a speck of dirt.

I take a step closer to her, my chest tight. “Every time I see you, you prove to me again and again why I stay away. You ruin everything and I hate that.”

Her face goes through a flash of shock, but I don’t wait to watch it. I turn sharply and storm out, leaving

Justin and her behind. If he wants to talk to her, fine. Maybe they can hash it out or even go on a damn

date for all I care.

“Allison!” Justin calls after me, his voice echoing through the hum of the street. But I don’t slow down. I

can feel the heat in my face, the tears in my eyes, and I won’t stick around for him to see it.

I reach the curb, flag down a cab before he can catch up, and dive inside, slamming the door behind me.

I don’t even have anyone to talk to about today. Well… maybe Jessy, but I don’t feel like calling him, don’t feel like seeing anyone. I just want to collapse on my bed and let Katy massage my neck while I spill everything. But that can’t happen, not when I’m too terrified to tell her I’ve been screwing her brother for weeks, and we’re still not even a couple.

I just feel like the moment I say those words out loud, I’ll tear our friendship apart forever which is kind of hypocritical, considering she was screwing Braydon in secret. But that’s Justin and Braydon’s mess, not ours. I can’t compare.

By the time I reach the stairs leading up to my dorm, I exhale like I’ve been holding my breath all day. My

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phone has been buzzing nonstop since I ditched Justin, and I seriously wish I could smash it into a million

pieces, but obviously, that’s not an option.

Making my way to our room, I slow as I near the door and spot Braydon. Please, let this not be another

drama because I swear, I might actually shove cotton in my ears.

He looks up, our eyes locking, and relief flashes across his face.

“What the hell are you doing here?” I demand, closing the distance. “Aren’t you and Katy done?”

“You really think I’d screw that up?” he asks, eyebrow raised.

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