Chapter 21

Vincent

"This is Lakewood Gardens. Now it's gonna be like finding a needle in a haystack," Caleb sighed.

"We'll split up and ask around," I stated. Caleb's phone vibrated, and he checked his notifications. We were currently sitting in my car. Xavier was fully on board with finding Aubrey, so he came along. Caleb, Alex, and Blake were also there. Blake was pretty chill, and we got along easily. The rest of the guys couldn't be here, but they promised that they would assist in any way they could.

"It's a message from Haden," Caleb said.

"What does it say?" Xavier questioned.

"He said that he's taking the 'next step' with Ivory in their relationship. They are having an engagement party and we are invited. It's tomorrow, actually."

"Huh. I wish him the best," I laughed.

"So do I. I'm not saying I'm perfect, but doing this is just wrong. Abandoning Aubrey like that is just pathetic. He can't be serious!" Blake exclaimed.

"Oh, but he is. Mom and dad aren't talking to him because of all th