KALISTA

Valerie's food tray slammed onto the table. "Did you say you like him?" she asked, gaping at me with her mouth wide open.

Several people turned our way. If I hadn't promised to tell her about this, I wouldn't have told her anything. "Keep quiet," I hissed.

She sat down, putting her elbows on the table and crossing her fingers in a self-righteous manner. "I told you."

"Yes, you did," I agreed, boosting her self-satisfaction.

Dean and Owen had ...