Chapter 44: Family Photo
Matthew
"MATTY!" Hailey yells from across the room.
I grin as I stride toward my sister. Hailey is always so loud and lively. It was never a dull moment growing up with her.
"I’ve missed you so freaking much!" she cries again and throws her arms at me.
"I missed you too, Hailey. Happy Birthday," I say as I hug her back.
"Thank you. I am so glad you came. I thought you’d forget about it!" she breathes.
I shake my head. "Why would I forget? You are my only sister, Hailey. How old did you turn again? Sixteen?" I tease.
She rolls her eyes. "I just turned nineteen. Gosh, Matty, you are so lame!"
I chuckle and ruffle her hair. "I’m just messing with you. Nineteen, huh? You’re officially an adult now. Watch out, world."
Hailey gives me a playful shove, and I stumble a little. "You’re the worst," she laughs and looks at Sarah. "Hey, Sarah!" she chirps and goes to give her a hug too.
I watch Sarah smile as she hugs her back. "Hey, Hailey. We got you a present," she says as she hands Hailey a nicely wrapped present.