Hello, Paily lovers!
Thanks for much for following the story. Sorry I took so long updating but you know… holidays.

I'll try to update at least once a week, but I can't promise anything.

Thank you so much for sticking around! :D

I ship Caige so hard.

CHAPTER 3

You are what you eat

-How can you be so sure that Hanna won't screw it up, Spencer?- Caleb said as he looked at his watch- You perfectly know that she say some things without even…

-Relax, Caleb! Aria is there… Plus, you should teach her not to be so freaking honest all the time. She was too close to say something that Emily could've misinterpreted.

I loved Hanna and the girls. But they seriously can't keep a secret… I made a terrible mistake by letting them know my intentions with Emily. I started biting my lip. The time to man up was getting closer. I looked down at my phone to check the time but I found a picture of Em looking back at me.

Almost there, my love. Almost there…

I'm ready. We are ready. And your friends knew this way before I did…

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-Really, P?! I've been married for 6 months now and you still want to do this? Don't you see how miserable I am?

-Jeez, Rivers! Way too go, bestie. I thought you were supposed to help, not scare the b-Jesus out of me.

-I'm trying to make you see the light, Paige! You really don't want to change your last name.

-Of course I do! I do want to change my last name, my life… everything. I'm ready as hell… and don't be dramatic. You love your wife.

-I do. I'm not being dramatic… you know why I kept this place. Because is mine, because is the last thing that actually belongs to me- he looked so sincere when he turn around to see me- I love Hanna like I didn't thought I could love anyone. You know I do… but life as a marriage couple is so different. I mean… no sex.

-That's spooky.

-I mean it. I know you love her but I love her too… there's a reason why we chose you as witness. Because you are my best bud, P. This is why I want you to be sure.

-I am. I really am… - I looked him straight in the eyes. I was sure, not lying.

-Good. If you are so sure… let's call the ladies, shall we?

This. This was the final proof… maybe I wasn't that ready.

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-Wait what?! You are gonna do what?!

-Aria, is not like she wasn't clear enough! You need to have your ear checked, girl. I'm so happy fo…

-Are you sure about this, Paige?- Aria interrupted Hanna before she could congratulate me- It's a pretty bold and important life changing choice.

-The words of a girl who got married before college- Hanna whispered towards me.

-If she wasn't sure, she wouldn't be telling YOU guys- Caleb interfered to help me out.

I thought that talking to Em's parents and to my folks was the hard part. They were actually surprised that I took too long. I knew these girls will totally be protective over Emily and also over me. I loved this 6 people so much. Caleb and I bonded so much over Toby's incident, we were more than ready to get to know each other after that. Know our deepest and darkest secrets to be able to protect the girls from A. We succeeded! Way to go team Caige.

The girls. They have become more than friends over the years. They became the sisters I never had and Caleb became the brother I always longed for. As for Ezra, he was always working but it was cool to say that one of my best friends in the planet used to be my teacher.

Aria, Hastings and Hanna looks at me for what seemed like an eternity. Then they looked at each other. Aria nodded to Spencer who looked at Hanna and nodded who then looked at me.

-Wait here, P- Han left the room.

She came back holding an envelope. I recognize it right away. The letter I once intended to give to Emily but Ali got instead. I thought I'll never see it again.

-A send it to Spence after what happened with To…

-Shut it, Marin!

-with Voldemort. She kept it and then gave it to me. I knew what to do with it right away. Keep it for you so you could give it to Em when you were ready.

-Ready? Like to marry her or ready for what?

-Ready to embrace the unconditional love you have and will always have for Emily- Aria said without taking her eyes from the envelope.

-Y..you read it?-my voice broke and I star blushing pointlessly.

-We had to. We didn't have an idea of what it was.- Spencer defended their actions.

-I read it to but Hanna ground me after- Caleb said in a low voice.

-I forgot about it. Thank you for reminding me of that, sweety… no sex for you today, Rivers.-Hanna looked very serious at my friend.

-So you all read it?- I was starting to feel dizzy.

-Even Ezra. –Aria looked at me and stood up to give me the letter- I'm sorry Paige. But what you wrote there was beautiful. And it had a bigger meaning after your 4th anniversary when we all realize you will end up marrying her.

-You knew this before I did… so like you, guys. Never change, ladies.- I took the letter and hid it in my jacket. They had this letter all along. And they were not creep out… they were touched.

Hanna stood up and when I thought she would hug me, she slapped me. Everyone was shocked, not even Caleb was able to say anything.

-What was that for, Marin?!- I asked as I rubbed my cheek.

-You called me blondie in that stupid cheesy letter, bitch. –next thing I know, she's hugging me and the other 2 girls joined her. Aria started crying, Spencer gave me a couple of pats in the back and Hanna was squealing.

-So… when and how, Ms. Fields? – Spencer asked.

-Well. I was planning on doing it in our anniversary. That way if she says no I'll only have one date to cry instead of 2.

-So melodramatic, Paige.- Aria cleared her throat and the tears that fell a couple of minutes ago- She will never say no.

-I hope so…

-She won't- the four of them saying it at the same time, helped me realize she wouldn't.

-So… I kinda need your help.

-Yay!- Hanna jumped out of her seat and took a notebook from God knows where- I have so many ideas.

-No, honey- Caleb took the notebook- you will love McCullers idea. Trust me…

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They were the kind of friends that I always wanted. Unconditional type of people, through the 7 seas.

-You don't have to be nervous, Paige.- A male voice I recognized right away.

-Ezra! I didn't think you'll make it, dude!- Caleb read my mind.

-Well, I wanted to be here for Paigy.

I had an urge to hug these two bastards, so I grab Caleb by the arm and pulled Ezra for a group hug.

-Thank for being here, guys! It means the world to me- My voice broke down. I was really happy for having these amazing friends.

-You can be such a pussy sometimes, Paige.- Caleb said as he pulled away from the hug.

-Agreed- Ezra seconds it.

-Well you know what they say- Spencer interfered before I could scold them- You are what you eat.

-Ewww, Hastings!- Caleb and Ezra said at the same time.

Me? Well, I laugh so hard. Laughter seemed to kill my nerves. Now I'm ready.