Chapter 30

"Auntie?"

There was silence, yet it was clear that someone was around.

I crept into the kitchen and saw someone in the kitchen. I recognized her, even though she had her back turned to me. While making mac and cheese, she only wore a crop top and panties.

"What are you doing here, Ruby?" I asked, catching her off guard.

"Big sis?" She clutched her heart and said, "You scared me."

I retrieved a bottle of water from the refrigerator. "Well, you did the same to me." We both laughed. “To what do I owe this joy?”

She said, "Mom said I could check in on you and make sure you didn't forget to bring home the man who would father her grandchildren."

I choked on the water I was drinking.

Coughing, I asked. "When is that?"

"Two days," was her reply.

"Hmm."

“You realize that this isn't someone you have to wed.” she said. "She