“Alice and I are going out to meet some men, as we don’t want to end up as old maids.”
“It’s too late for that.”
He grinned, and I poked him in the abdomen.
“Ouch, that hurt.”
“Good.” I made a face at him. “Now scram. Alice and I are trying out my different eye shadows.”
“You both look like clowns,” Scott said with a straight face as he looked at me and then at Alice. “Clowns who should stay home and play Scrabble tonight.”
“Nope.” I shook my head and stood up. “Not going to happen.”
“Hey, guys, we’re playing Scrabble tonight.” Aiden walked into the bedroom, and I groaned loudly.
“Alice and I are going out tonight. We will not be partaking in the family Scrabble tournament.”
“What do you mean, you and Alice are going out?” Aiden looked at Alice and frowned. “This is meant to be a family weekend.”
“I’ve had enough family for the day.” I walked to my closet and opened the doors. “Tonight, I need to forget about family.”
“Liv,” he started.
I turned around to look at him with fire in my eyes. If he dared to try and tell me I couldn’t go, I was going to hit him.
“Fine, have fun,” he said simply.
My jaw dropped open in shock. “What? That’s it?”
“You’re an adult. You can do what you want.”
“Oh my God, it’s the end of the world.” I looked at Alice with a smile. “Aiden is not trying to tell me what I can and can’t do.”
“I guess miracles do happen,” she said softly, and I watched as Aiden laughed.
“I guess so.” I pulled out a slinky black dress that I’d worn in college and showed it to her. “Should I wear this tonight?”
“That’s hot.” Alice nodded. “Definitely wear that dress.”
“Okay, this is my cue to leave.” Scott hurried out of the bedroom, and Aiden, Alice, and I all looked at each other.
“So, where are you two going?” Aiden asked softly.
I gave him a weird look. Why was he still in the room? What did he care where we were going? Men were so difficult to understand. I had no clue what Aiden was up to, and he was my brother.
“Not sure yet. That’s all Liv’s decision.”
“Oh, okay. You trust her?” Aiden joked.
My jaw opened even wider. Was that my brother teasing Alice?
“Yeah, I trust her.” Alice smiled and blushed.
“What sort of place are you guys looking for?” Aiden asked again.
“We’re looking for a place with hot men who will devour us,” I said with a laugh.
“Hmm.” Aiden looked at me with a disapproving look. “I know a nice wine bar, if you guys are interested in that?”
