Chapter 5

Gianna  

If Dad hadn't communicated the change of plans, then it put me in an awkward position. 

"Um, you don't know why I'm here?'

Brad eyed me up and down. I didn't know how that made me feel. Exposed?

"Of course I do. What I don't understand it why the sudden change of plans. I also wonder why Sydney never mentioned she had a sister."

"You can imagine we're not close," I said, through clenched teeth.

"A little sibling rivalry? No one else mentioned you existed either." Brad shoved his hands in his pockets.

"Why am I not surprised?" 

The party below us in the garden was getting loud. Nora would be here any second. It was time for the show. Put on the mask and get on stage. I picked up my dress and walked passed Brad into the room or at least I tried to.

"Gianna," he said.

My name sounded so foreign coming from his lips. So much so I was silent for a few seconds before I realized he was talking to me