Chapter53: 53

ALONE WITH MY DAD’S BEST FRIEND SAVANNA   I’m barely paying attention to what my dad is saying. I’m helping my mom set the table while he’s yacking away to somebody on his phone. That is until I hear him say, “Holy shit, Justin! Are you okay?” My heart races, nearly making me drop the plate in my hand. Justin is my dad’s best friend and also the man I’ve been in love with since forever. I’ve had to keep it a big secret, though. Just my own dirty, naughty secret that I’ve never told anyone, but I turned 18 a few months ago, and I’m tired of keeping it all inside. As soon as my dad hangs up, I ask, “Is Justin okay?” “Yeah,” he says with a sigh, setting his phone down and taking a seat at the table. “He broke his ankle, though.” “What? How?” I ask in a rush. My dad gives a sharp laugh. “Riding that damn snowboard of his. I’ve told him a million times to lay off that damn thing.” “He’s really good though, Dad,” I say because he is. Justin does all those crazy sports. He’s a massive adrenal