Chapter seventy-six:
Christy jumped out of the rental car, and closed the door behind her.
Isaac met her in front of the car and draped an arm around her shoulders, pressing the alarm button on the keys as he did so.

The sound of the alarm setting echoed through the still night air. The evening had been beautiful, and after a luxurious dinner, they drove to the ocean and walked hand in hand in the sand.

He pulled her body closer to his and gently placed a kiss on her forehead.

Christy smiled to herself and wrapped her arms around the body of her fiancé. It still felt odd calling him that. She loved him undeniably, but being engaged to him felt like some beautiful fairy-tale, which was too good to be true.

Christy yawned tiredly as he unlocked the door to the front of the house.

“Tired?” Isaac questioned

“Yeah, I’m exhausted.”

“Me too,” He smirked. “That second time this afternoon wore me out too.”

Christy laughed. “I don’t doubt that.” She stepped inside and removed her shoes.

“Come on, want me to make you a cup of coffee?” He asked, kicking off his sneakers.

“Hmm… maybe decaf.” She laughed.

She followed him into the kitchen, where Jenna and Becky were sitting at the table together in their pajamas, looking through a magazine. Between them, there was a tub of ice cream and a shared spoon.

Christy sat down next to Jen at the table, looking over at the magazine. “Is that mine?”

“Yeah, I borrowed it. We’re just catching up on this month’s riveting issue of Cosmo.”

“Ahh… that’s a good issue.” Christy picked up an extra spoon that was sitting on the table and helped herself to a spoonful of ice cream, then reached for the magazine and another scoop.

Isaac set a mug of instant coffee next to her.

“Here, baby.” She held up the spoonful of ice cream.

He smiled and ate it. “Thanks. I think I’m going to head to off to bed though.”

Christy returned the smile knowingly. “I’ll follow in a minute, okay? Just let me drink my coffee.”

“Of course.” He leaned forward and kissed her lips.

“Awww… get a room!” Jenna groaned. “Nobody needs any of that mushy stuff right now!”

Isaac laughed and shrugged.

“We have a room, and we will be using it, if you’re wondering.” Christy smiled at her fiancé.

“Alright, I’ll see you upstairs.” He walked from the room.

When he was out of earshot, Christy turned back to her friends. “What’s wrong? Who’s upset?”

“No one. I’m fine. We’re fine.” Jenna said quickly.

“Come on. Ice cream? Cosmo? Something is up.” Christy said blankly.

“Jenna misses Luke. She’s mad at him.” Becky told.

“No I don’t.” Jenna reached for the ice cream. “I’m not mad. I’m fine.”

“Then why did you take down all of your photos of him?” Becky questioned.

“Because they didn’t fit the décor.” Jenna shot back. “I’m going to bed.” She pushed herself up from the table and left the room.

Christy and Becky exchanged glances.

Finally Becky sighed. “I’ll clean up, go on to bed.”

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