From Best Friend To Fiancé (Savannah and Roman) novel Chapter 6

**Chapter 6: You’re Welcome, Chlo!**

“For heaven’s sake, there’s a child right here!” Mom exclaimed, her voice rising in panic as she quickly shielded Emily’s eyes and ears with her hands. “Put that thing away right now!”

“Oh, this is rich,” Alyssa cackled, her laughter echoing through the room. “Why is it all sticky, Sav?”

“It’s cherry-flavored!” I declared cheerfully, lifting the bottle high above my head like a prize trophy. “You’re welcome, Chlo!”

Chloe’s nostrils flared, her eyes narrowing dangerously as if she were about to unleash a torrent of fury. “Are you actually serious right now?”

“Don’t you like it, Chlo?” I pouted, trying to feign innocence. “I thought it was a thoughtful gift.”

Her cheeks flushed a vivid crimson, and I half-expected smoke to start billowing from her ears any second.

“You thought this was thoughtful?” she hissed, brandishing the Bible, the lubricant, and the card as if they were damning evidence in a courtroom. “A Bible and a damn flavored lube wrapped together with a note that says ‘For marriage and morals. Balance is key.’ Savannah, are you out of your mind?!”

“Language, Chloe! There’s a child present!” Mom interjected sharply, her voice laced with authority.

Chloe dropped the box as if it had just caught fire, her expression a mix of disbelief and outrage.

“I don’t care, Mom! She started it!”

“Don’t you dare use that kind of language with me, young lady!” Mom scolded, her tone firm and unyielding.

Little Emily, ever the curious one, was straining to peek through Mom’s fingers, her wide eyes filled with innocent wonder.

“So, what? Savannah’s not going to get in trouble for this ridiculous box, is that the deal? I swear, Dad will hear about this,” Chloe fumed, her voice rising in indignation.

“What’s wrong with it? It’s just a joke!” I insisted, my defiance bubbling to the surface.

Roman, who had been standing beside me, let out a snort of laughter, unable to contain himself. I elbowed him lightly, but he was too caught up in the moment to notice.

“Oh, how I’ve missed you, Sav,” Alyssa said, tossing her hair over her shoulder with a playful grin. “This takes me back to the chaotic old days.”

Chloe’s nostrils flared again, her irritation palpable. “Can you just shut up for once, Alyssa? You’re driving me insane!”

Mom groaned, sinking into a nearby chair as if the weight of the world had just landed on her shoulders. She continued to shield Emily’s ears and eyes, looking like she was about to faint from the sheer embarrassment. “You’re going to hell, Savannah.”

“Okay, but at least I’ll be moisturized,” I shot back cheekily, a smirk dancing on my lips.

Roman burst into full-blown laughter now, and Alyssa raised her soda can in a mock toast, her eyes sparkling with mischief. Chloe, on the other hand, looked like she was seconds away from committing sororicide.

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