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An Unwanted Reunion
Tyler
Seattle, Washington
Chloe: Your babies are as big as butternut squashes now. 17-18 inches. 5 lbs. Congratulations on reaching a new week.
Me:Is this really Chloe texting me? Or is this Kristin?
Chloe: Kristin.
Itossed my phone onto the sofa.
Unable to take the sight of my place without Chloe in it, I grabbed my jacket and took the lift to the garage.
When the doors glided open, I spotted my security guards arguing with someone near the exit. I was about to ignore it, but the person’s tone was unmistakable.
Father?
“Mr. Carrington has made it more than clear that you’re not welcome here, sir,” one of them said.
“He’s my fucking son.”
“Doesn’t matter. We’re not allowed to let you inside.”
“You can let him by this time,” I said. “I’m on my way out, anyway.”
They stepped out of the way and let him through.
“How did you know where I lived?” I asked.
“It’s not hard to find with news crews everywhere…”
“Oh, yes.” I rolled my eyes. “What a perk.”
“Your stepmother said you mentioned something about being dead soon.”
“I said I was dead to you and the family,” I said. “Then again, maybe I should figure out a way to fake my death. Since you’re hell bent on planning a new royal event, I’m sure you’ll do wonders with my funeral.”
“I’m sure you’d want a private one, correct?”
“Did you come here to play semantics with me?” I asked. “If so, go back to London.”
“I meant to call before coming here.”
“It would’ve saved you the time.” I pulled the car keys from my pocket. “You should leave now.”
“Your stepmother has been out of sorts for weeks, Tyler.” His eyes were puffy and red. “She feels awful about what she said to you, about the rift it’s caused between us.”
“The rift between us has existed for years. She only made it clearer that it’ll never be repaired.”
“You know what?” He stepped closer, his jaw clenched. “That’s the one thing I’ve always hated about you, son.”
“It’s only one thing?”
“There’s several, but this one is at the top of my list.”
“Do I need to print out the directions to the exit for you? It’s literally the same way you came, so—”
