Chapter 26

I need for us to be like we used to be. I knew that it would be like no time had passed. It'd been nearly eight years. But she acted like we were strangers. Aren't you? a small voice asked in the back of my head. "The girls and I were going to go grab a bite. Would you like to join us?" "Sure?" I smiled. "Great." I touched her elbow and led her back to the group. "Guys this is Alex. Alex meet my annoying sisters Lily and Trina. And two associates of mine Gina and Lisa." "Annoying sisters?" Lily repeated insulted. "Hey it's better than associates," Lisa grunted. "You're right," I said to her. "You and Gina are really more acquaintances." She pursed her lips. "I ought to get your face acquainted with my fists." I laughed. "Yeah, good luck. We both know I can take you." "But can you take all four of us?" she said triumphantly. "I'm sorry but that is what I meant," I replied