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"Cass?"

I had no idea how long my sister had been standing next to me. I hadn't heard her walk up, and I hadn't even noticed her until she said my name. Maybe it wasn't the first time she'd said it either. I felt my cheeks turn red. This was the first time I realized Tara might be a little rightmaybe I did have a bit of a crush on Alex. I didn't think it was anything to worry about because I loved BrandonI love Brandon. But I hated that she was right.

My head swiveled to look at my sister, and she asked. "Can I speak to you for a moment?" Then, she turned to Alex and added, "Pardon me for interrupting."

"Ah, if it isn't the elder Miss Findley. How are you this fine day?" Alex did his little bow, and my sister looked bewildered.

"Good, thank you kind sir," Cadence stammered. I couldn't help but giggle. Just because Alex spoke so formally didn't mean he expected everyone else to. "Cass?"