saster of the family dinner to Tom. Her voice carried a mix of frustration an

ner! I didn't even eat," Katy g

"It's not that bad. She was just upset

ual!" Katy retorted, switching the phone to

hear the amusement in his voice. "She's your s

ed my sixteenth and eighteenth birthday parties with her 'three witches.' She sabotaged my prom by taking my date, Brown, as hers and even destroyed

really do. But Sonia's your sister. She wouldn't de

but chaos. I didn't invite her for a reason. I was trying to avoid her ruinin

re Tom spoke, his voice quieter. "

upright. "

would mean something to have her there,

ck and invited Sonia? After everything I'v

with guilt. "I just thought you'd regret not having her ther

ou'd better be right, Tom," she muttered. "Because if she

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r hotel suite for the bachelorette party preparations. The room buzzed with energy as Ju

you have any idea where the guys

fore bursting into laughter. Mia followed, and soon the entire ro

o funny?" Sam a

re the guys are partying because you

ed her face in her hands. "I don't know

"Oh my God, Sam! You like Dave? Tom's best f

e room. "I wasn't sure if I sho

ring hand on her shoulder. "Sam, don'

secrets," Mia quipped, ea

Katy shot back, grin

d, "Trust me, Dave would be lucky to have y

ened. "You rea

dently. "In fact, I'm going

?" Sam asked, her voi

r my friend," Katy said

oup hug. The laughter and camaraderie filled the

but I need to talk to my sister," Sonia sa

ed her throat and led the others back to their activities, but K

gan with a smirk. "When were you planning to tel

been busy, Sonia. Unlike you

anners are for?" Sonia shot

Katy snapped. "I wa

our friends about the party," So

, Sonia. People who a

ou're making friends, Katy. But don't forget, I'll always be your si

e could respond, Sonia turned on her he

cautiously. "Wh

ists, her jaw tight