It's been a few days since Kaden and I left the Greenwood house. We both went our separate ways, returning to our everyday lives, where he stayed with Jade while I stayed at the beach house with Kam, spending as much time with Gio as possible.

Today, I'm going to meet up with Jordan and Lexie so I can adequately meet my younger sister. I'm stuck between the decision of telling Sabrina and Sawyer or not. I ultimately turn their lives upside down and feel they should know. Sawyer has always been the only boy and always wanted a brother, but he fears it's too late for them to bond.

When I compare Jordan and Sawyer, they have so many similarities; they are mysterious and keep a distance from everyone.

I'll admit it's a bit strange knowing that I have a brother and sister I've never met living with my dad, who ultimately walked out on me.

My phone buzzes, and picking it up from the bathroom counter, I see a message appear from Jordan.

"Lexie and I are headed to the restaurant; see you shortly," I read the message while slipping on my shoes.

"Gio, it's time to go. They're headed to the restaurant," I shout down the hallway while sprinting downstairs.

I asked Gio to come with me so I'm not left entirely alone in an awkward situation; as much as I would love for it to be Kaden, that's impossible.

"Are you nervous?"

"Umm, kind of; it feels weird to know I'm about to meet my little sister I had no idea existed," I explain.

"I could only imagine how you feel, Saige, but I'm sure it will go fine," he smiles, resting his hand on mine.

Gio and I have gotten very close in the past few weeks; when I'm not with Kaden in Greenwood, I spend time with G.

We pull into a small Italian restaurant, and I spot Jordan's car parked, so I assume they must already be seated inside.

As I leave the car, I take a deep breath, trying to take in everything that's about to happen; Gio can see my anxiety getting bad because he takes my hand, leading me into the restaurant.

I spot Jordan and the small petite brunette sitting in the back; we approach the booth and greet both.

"Jordan, Lexie," I smile at both as well as giving them each a small hug.

"Hi, you must be Saige, our long-lost sister; we look so much alike, don't we, Jj?" Lexie squeals

I can't help but let out a small laugh. She's outgoing like Sabrina and funny like Sawyer, but she has the same long dark hair and blue eyes as me, but her hair is more curly like Sabrinas.

"And you must be my long-lost little sister." I smile at her as Gio, and I enter the booth across the table from them.

"Is this your boyfriend?" Lexie asks, looking toward Gio.

"Uhm- no," I manage to say, earning an awkward stare from Gio.

"Lexie, this is Gio, my best friend. I don't have a boyfriend," I say, shrugging my shoulders.

"Lex, you know Gio, he's one of the dudes I've been hanging out with forever," Jordan says, looking at her dumbfounded.

"Jordan, I thought you said she had a boyfriend you didn't like," Lexie questions our brother.

Gio bursts into a laugh, unable to contain himself, knowing exactly who she's talking about, causing Jordan to also smirk at the statement.

"Anyways… Lexie, tell me about yourself. What do you like to do?" I ask, treating her like she's an eight-year-old when she's thirteen; I don't know what to say; honestly, this is so fucking awkward.

"Uhm... well, nothing. All we do at home is watch movies and argue with Richard; I go out with my friends here and there, but most of my time I spend with Jj," she shrugs.

Hearing his name sliced through me like I was made of jello; I couldn't get mad at her for talking about him… She lives with him, that's normal for her. He didn't physically leave their lives, just mentally and emotionally.

I nod my head, finally being able to acknowledge her.

"So how many more long-lost siblings do we have?" she asks, tilting her head slightly.

"Well, you have an older sister and brother, Sabrina and Sawyer, as well as a two-year-old niece, Ella," I answer her question, which is received by a shocked look.

"So, all of your names start with an S? How cool, Jj and I had a little

sister, but she didn't make it through, and neither did our mom."

"Lexie, that's enough," Jordan scolded her for trauma dumping, but it didn't bother me.

"Well, Lexie, you and I will be hanging out a lot more and getting to know each other if that's okay with Jordan, and maybe at the end of the year, you can come with me to Georgia to meet Sabrina, Blake, and Ella" I smile trying to warm the conversation up again.

"I WOULD LOVE THAT," Lexie squeals across the table, pleading with Jordan for an answer.

Jordan shoots me a concerned look, but then it fades away.

"Sure" is all Jordan manages to say, but I'll talk to him about it another day.

Hours of conversation passed while the four of us ate and enjoyed our dinner. The waitress brings the bill, which I reach for, but Gio refuses to let me pay.

We get up from the booth, all walking out into the parking lot, saying our goodbyes as we make our way to our cars.

I give Lexie a quick wave goodbye before getting in the car; once I get in the car, all the anxiety rushes back, feeling like I can't breathe again.

The thought of Richard is swarming my head; why weren't we good enough for him?

I'm quickly pulled out of my anxiety attack when I feel a warm hand rub against my cheek; my head turns to the side, meeting Gio's concerned look.

"Saige, are you o- "

Before he can finish his questions, I press my lips against his; instead of pulling away, he embraces the kiss, kissing me back.

I quickly come to my senses and pull away.

"oh my god, Gio, I'm sorry," I whisper.

"Saige, it okay…" he assures me.

"Can you just take me home?" I ask, receiving a nod from him.

Why. Why did I do that? Gio is my best friend; I don't even think I have feelings for him like that...

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I walk into the beach house, throwing myself down onto the couch.

Gio asked if I wanted him to hang around, but I told him I just wanted to be alone.

My head is throbbing; I'm so confused. How am I supposed to tell Kaden?

I mean, I guess I don't have to… we're not together, but what if Gio tells someone and he finds out?

"FUCKKKK!" I scream through the empty house.

"Saige, what the fuck are you screaming for" Kambrie yells from the top of the stairs.

Well... I thought the house was empty.

"Uh, well, I just got back from meeting Lexie and Jordan, now my head is throbbing after I just ki- uh, after I just heard her mention Richard," I quickly lie not wanting Kambrie to tell Kaden about the insane move I just pulled.

"oh, Saige.. I'm sorry… Richards is such a piece of shit. Don't let it bother you too much; you've become such a great person without him," she says, trying to comfort me.

I sobbed while she hugged me, unable to control all the pressure; I'd screwed up badly.

"Do I need to call my brother?" Kam asks

"no, no, no, please don't call Kaden, please, Kam," I beg.

She looks at me strangely but quickly assures me she won't

Kam decides to put on a movie, 'Mean Girls' our childhood comfort move, while she makes us some mimosas.

It doesn't take long for me to pass out on the couch after one mimosa, then two, three, yeah, I lost count.