12

"Oh shut up, Nate. It's my fucking birthday, you're meant to be there!" Nicole Reyes, Nathan's elder sister screamed in his ear making him pull the phone away and place it on the coffee table.

"You haven't stop your siren screams yet?" he groaned as he massaged his temples. "Stop calling me a siren, you fucking idiot!" she exclaimed. "That's when you stop screaming like one," her brother said and she scoffed.

"You're coming whether you like it or not," she said.

"What if I don't want to?" he countered as he stretched his limbs, relaxing in his recliner. Star ran into the room and he carried her up onto his laps. "Seriously, Nathaniel? Why are you being such an asshole? Noah wasn't as hard as you when I asked," Nicole sighed and he grinned.

"I'm just messing with you, sis. I'll be there," he said and he heard her huff. "Are you bringing your girlfriend?" she asked and he frowned. "Who said I have a girlfriend?"

"I have my way. Besides, Chase complained that you're spending more time wi