#Chapter 26-Confirming the Truth

“I cannot believe Derek interrupted your conversation!” Annie shrieks when Derek leaves the bar. “He was so jealous!” “I don’t think it was jealousy, Annie,” I retort, getting down from the seat. Derek tried to pay for my drink, though it was just water. Out of all the people in my life who need to know I’m pregnant, Derek is absolutely not one of them. “Really? The way he came up and just sat between you and your date like it was nothing? The way he acted like this was typical of him?” I roll my eyes, drinking the water some more. “You two live in a fantasy world that I refuse to buy into.” “You’re already in the damn one!” Lily snorts. “Except I’m not. Derek is my boss, guys. But more than that, he is my neighbor. The last thing I want to do is put a strain on the already weird friendship we have.” Annie lowers her eyes. “Girl, you really think what you have is all based in friendship?” “Yes,” I say, shrugging my s