Six Ways From Sunday

Chapter 2

 We reached the studio in one piece, no thanks to my brother. That man can't drive to save his life. I'm honestly surprised that Juliet every lets him drive. I got out of the car and used the mirror on my side to make sure my hair was in place.

“Your hair is in place, as it always is. Honestly, why do you worry so much about your stupid hair, and why do you never wear your hair any way but down and straight?” Andy was getting on my nerves again. Like it was any of his concern why I wore my hair down and straight all the time. I was also beginning to wonder who was the older sibling here, since he was starting to act like he was my older brother instead of me being his older sister.

“Why do you care how I wear my hair?” I had a distinct feeling that I would be hearing something to do with Ashley wanting to see my hair up. That was never going to happen. I didn't want anyone to know my secret and I damn sure didn't want anyone to pity me. “And who is the older sibling here?”

“Because, I never see you change your hairstyle. I'm not the only one who thinks it's weird either. CC's noticed it and so has Jinxx. Ashley thinks you're hiding something.” Andy smirked. “I told him that was ridiculous, but he's still insistent that you're hiding something.” I was more than a bit shocked that Ashley had pegged me.

“Maybe I am hiding something. But you don't need to worry about it and neither does Ashley.” I stalked into the studio. Glaring at Ashley, I flopped down on the couch. I reached up under my hair on the left side of my head and pretended to scratch my head. I rubbed my head and reminded myself that none of these guys needed to know my secret. Especially not Andy or Ashley – they'd pity me and I didn't want that. I took note of the fact that the spot I was rubbing was rather sore and made a mental note to make a doctor's appointment.

“Hey Charli!” Jinxx plopped down next to me and grinned. “How are you this morning?”

“I'm doing all right. How are you and Sammi?” I asked. I knew that Jinxx and Sammi were trying to have a baby, but things weren't exactly going the way they wanted just yet.

“We're good. Sammi's bummed – another negative test, but we'll get through it.” Jinxx sighed. I felt so bad for them, they were such an adorable couple. They deserved to have whatever it was they wanted and what they wanted was a baby.

“You'll have that baby, I know you will.” I smiled at him. He shook his head and gave me a sad smile.

“No, I don't think we will. Sammi said she's done trying. We've been trying since we got married.” Jinxx sighed. “Actually, we've been trying since before we got married. We've actually been trying for over a year now.”

“Tell her not to give up. She can't give up.” I couldn't bear to see them so sad and I couldn't bear the thought of Sammi giving up. “I could talk to her if you want.”

“If you want to. You don't have to if you don't want to. She's frustrated, sad, and bummed out. I think in a few days she might change her mind, but right now, she's just not wanting to deal with it again.” Jinxx smiled at me again, a bit happier this time. “Why don't you wait a day or two and I'll let you know if I think she needs someone to talk to.”

“Okay. Let me know.” I smiled back. I jumped when someone plopped down on my right. It was Ashley. I hadn't heard him coming. I turned my head toward him.