Chapter 19

Hailey and I walk downstairs, in hysterics with each other. The men wonder why we’re laughing, and stare at us.

‘What are you ladies up to, now?’ Ace asks.

‘Food!’ Hailey beams.

‘Of course!’ Jack and Ace say. They follow us to the kitchen, and Hailey goes straight to the fridge and I go straight to the pantry. I open the door and my jaw drops at the sight of Martin and Belinda holding each other, kissing. They turn red, embarrassed, and Ace and Jack burst into laughter behind me.

’Well… I had no idea you two were... seeing each other. ′ Ace smirks.

‘What’s going on?’ Hailey asks, walking over to see the commotion; stuffing her face with strawberries. She bursts into laughter, and bits of strawberry fly out of her mouth. Belinda buttons up her blouse, and Martin does up his fly.

‘We’re so sorry about this,’ Belinda says, deeply embarrassed. Martin clears his throat.

‘Yes, so, so sorry,’ he says, guiltily.

‘Is there any popcorn in there? This would be the best moment to eat it while I w