#Chapter 99-Five Years Later

I open the front door and smile widely. “Let me take that!” I insist. Lily and Pedro come into the house carrying drinks and snacks. “No need to upset the baby!” “I’m barely pregnant, Esme,” my best friend taunts. “Two months is nothing.” “As someone who’s had two babies, I can promise you that you should be careful no matter what.” Pedro rolls his eyes. “Estas loco, señoras. You’re both crazy.” “You’ve known Esme for over half a decade,” I hear Annie remark as she joins us in the foyer. “Are you just now discovering how crazy she is, Pedro?” “No, I’ve always known.” He chuckles. Annie takes the rest of the items from Lily’s arms. “Oh, I can’t wait to meet your baby.” “Why? So your twins can finally make a friend?” I open my mouth in a teasing smirk. “Am I chopped liver? Annie’s kids have four to play with in my house!” “Why don’t we move this lovely conversation towards the party? I’m ready for a drink,” Annie ushers us to the backyard. Her two boys are runn