My phone vibrated on the table, and I grabbed it, eager for human contact.
Blake
Get yourself dolled up and meet me at Stadium Club at 5. And I mean it, look your best.
Suspicion hovered over me. She wanted me to look my best. Why?
Random. What gives?
Come on. It’s a surprise. Do you really want to ruin it?
Hm. Have you been talking to Jade? I’m not as gullible as you think I am.
I’m not convinced this doesn’t have anything to do with a particular musician.
Ugh. You’re impossible.
It’s Liam.
He’s here.
Happy now?
Gasping, I couldn’t stop the smile that split my face in two. For the first time in months, I was genuinely excited.
You’re not messing with me, are you? Why can’t we get together now?
He can’t meet us until dinner.
Of course. Mr. Popular.
Iguess I can wait.
I’m excited to see you. It’s been a while!
Make sure you bring Jade, too. We haven’t all hung out in forever.
I’ll text her now.
My grin continued as I messaged Jade and told her about tonight’s plans.
With something to look forward to, I skipped into my room to get ready.
Stadium Club was packed as I scanned the crowd, looking for my friends. When I saw them gathered around the pool tables, I grabbed Jade’s hand and dragged her with me.
“Liam!” I shouted as he turned, and I threw my arms over his shoulders.
“Cadence. You made it!”
We pulled apart and I let my gaze travel over his shaggy brown hair and crystal blue eyes, drinking him in greedily. “You should visit more often.”
“I visit enough. Come back to LA.”
“Been there, done that.”
Liam rolled his eyes. “Yeah, I remember. Too bad I wasn’t the reason you visited.”
“Actually… about that. Damien and I…”
