For Better, For Honour
“Don’t tell anyone, but I eavesdrop on Dad, Grandma and my Aunt talking about it. The merge is a betrothal arrangement to strengthen the relationship bond between two families.”
I give him a look, doubt written all over my face. We have been best friends for the past seventeen years, he is always coming up with new ways to be funny.
“If it were a betrothal, that word would have been used instead of merge. Besides, my Dad is married to my Mom, and yours to your Mom. See? Not funny.” I slide out of bed while he makes himself comfortable.
He laughs, making me pause.
“What’s so funny?”
“You’re getting betrothed, silly! You and Caden are going to be the merge!”
“What?”