chapter 23

Everly “When are you going to do it?” Zoe asks as we wait for Dion to polish it; he’s taking forever. Macey drums her fingers on the counter impatiently. How long does it take to polish a ring? I think to myself. “I don't know. Kalen said he can take Valarian tonight. Maybe I can try to make us dinner and do it then?” I say try because the smell of food really makes me gag; he may be eating Chinese from a container. How romantic. Not. Although, I should probably buy Chinese after I drop Valarian off at Kalen's because the more I think about it, the less it seems possible I’ll be cooking. “Yeah, do it tonight before you chicken out. You do that and I will tell Tatum about my broken baby maker,” Macey says, peering through the door out the back of the jewelers. “Really? You're going to tell him?” I ask. Macey sighs but nods her head. “Yes. If you have the guts to propose, I should woman up and tell him,” she says. “So much going on today! So exciting!” Zoe gushes. “Exciting? I am about t