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My doorbell went off and I knew it was Natalie. I was grateful she pulled me from my dark thoughts. I opened the door to my spitting image. Tall, sandy blonde hair, blue eyes, strong jaw, and a love for Thai Food.
“You went to Thai Cottage?” I asked her.
“Hello to you too!” she yelled, shoving her way in. I shut the door behind her and offered a quick hug, which she turned into a full-on squeeze session.
“Hey, sis.”
She helped herself to the plates and cups. I got the food out, the smell hit me and I realized I hadn’t eaten all day. I was starved.
She got my favorites too; rice, vegetable spring rolls, pad thai, and steamed vegetables. We sat at my breakfast bar with the television from the kitchen on, of course she forced me to watch what she wanted. Some show about house wives in Oklahoma. But by the second episode, I was enjoying it.
“How is everything at the practice?” I asked about her for a change, and it wasn’t just to keep her from asking about me.
For the past few weeks, everyone has been asking about me, and frankly I was sick of it. I would much rather talk about what was going on with the rest of the family.
“Good. I have a lot of new patients coming in. I might be publishing another research paper soon.” She licked her fingers off from the sauce of the spring rolls. I hope she doesn’t eat this way around Kit.
“Oh, that’s great. About?”
She smiled to herself.
“How memories are tied to emotions and not the actual event. It’s developmental. I might only publish a thesis and then pass the research on.”
“Why do that?”
She tucked her legs under her. I’m surprised she can even move in that tight skirt.
“I don’t know. I don’t have a lot of time, and I’m not really built for research any more. Anyway, I’m still thinking about it.” I nodded in understanding.
“I’m thinking about starting another company, but I don’t know.”
“Why? Are you bored?” She nudged my shoulder and handed me a fortune cookie.
“Little bit. But this time I’d do it differently.”
“Do you know what it will be yet?” She pressed.
“Nope. Guess we both have stuff to figure out.”
We watched another episode in silence and had more hard cider, both our favorites.
“Do you need a new tux for the gala? Mom told me to ask you.”
I shook my head.
“I don’t think so. I am sure there is something in there I haven’t worn yet. Is it really formal?”
Sometimes it was more of a three-piece event, complete with a vest and everything. Maybe even a bow tie. And other times I just needed a simple suit and
flat tie. Dress appearance was important at these events. They would mentally scold you if you don’t fit in.
“Yeah. Bow tie and everything.” I groaned internally. I am not much of a dress up guy.
“At least I just got a haircut.” I murmured. Silence permeated between us as another episode began. Natalie and I just sat there and watched as we finished up our dinner.
“Do you ever think about what would happen if you didn’t marry Vivian?” Natalie broke the long silence.
“I don’t know.” I said after a while. “Maybe I should have listened to mom.”
