Bella's face shifted into an exaggerated pout. "Well, I'm not going because your brother wants me to focus on college. Apparently being a wife and working isn't enough—I also have to be a student."
Jay laughed. "Hahaha! That sounds like him. Bella, you must better yourself. Bella, education is important. Bella, stop distracting me during meetings."
"I never distracted him during meetings!"
"You absolutely did. I have witnesses."
Bella threw a napkin at him. He caught it, still grinning.
"But seriously," Jay continued, "I'm happy for you. College is exciting. New people, new experiences, new opportunities to embarrass yourself in front of professors."
Bella's pout transformed into a huge, beaming smile. "I'm actually really excited. Like, genuinely excited. I've never done the whole campus thing before—classes, libraries, terrible cafeteria food. It's going to be an adventure."
