Chapter 18

“Guys. What’s going on?” I crossed my arms on my chest and waited. I hadn’t spoken to them since Simms had lit into Jerry weeks ago. It hadn’t even come up on my radar, which gave me pause. I had to admit Jerry looked…good. Not that I wanted to sleep with him or anything, but he seemed more…settled, I guess. Less slutty, maybe? I dunno. Either way, I had been sad about the way things had ended between us, but after Simms, I realized I’d been settling and not standing up for what I really wanted. It took the experience with Jerry to teach me that, and strangely enough, I was thankful. Sort of.

Henry was smiling and Jerry looked sheepish but happy. “We wanted to tell you that we’re getting married,” Henry said, holding up a hand with a ring that was likely worth my month’s paycheck. Seriously? My mouth dropped open in shock. I heard Simms choke on something and start coughing.