#Chapter 49 - Dinner Conversations

Shirley Keith and I don’t talk much on the way back - mainly only to discuss the dropping temperatures or when he scolds me for slapping his hand when he tries to change the radio station. Again, it’s another enjoyable encounter that has me feeling mixed up inside. However, it also leaves a small smile on my face. Only, my smile seems to fall as we pull into his driveway and I notice two figures walking up to the door. “What is she doing here?” Lily calls out the second we step out, not shy about voicing her disdain while Ron stands quietly at her side. Her question makes me want to shake my head, but I keep myself calm as I close my car door. As much as she hates me, just imagine if she found out that I’m - “She’s staying here,” Keith replies. And welp, consider the beans officially spilled. Lily takes the news like a slap to the face. I can see even from where I am that her mouth is hanging open and her cheeks are turning redder. “You’ve got to