(Derek)
My phone started to ring out of nowhere, and I took it out of my pocket to see that it was Mom calling me. Great, such a good timing.
“Hi, mom,” I said as I answered the phone. Olivia gave me a questioning look, but she kept quiet.
“Where are you?” Mom asked, making me frown. I didn’t want to deal with her right now.
“I’m busy, Mom. Just… handling some things,” I replied, hoping to brush off the conversation.
“Busy? Doing what?” Her tone was more curious than accusatory, but I could feel the pressure building which I couldn't deal with right now.
“Just some work stuff,” I said, glancing at Olivia. She raised an eyebrow but stayed silent, letting me handle this call.
“Well, you really should come over this weekend. Your father and I have someone we’d like you to meet,” she c
