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I grab my things and go out at the same time as Milo and Leo. I know where he wants us to go, and my chest is exploding at the thought of what’s coming.
Edgar is giving me a chance.
Only one person is missing for the equation to be perfect.
And I think both of us owe her an apology.
39
Scarlett
It’s after eight o’clock in the evening when my mother knocks on my bedroom door. Slumped on my bed, I put the book I’m reading away, and invite her in. She hesitates, then opens the door slowly. The head that comes through the door isn’t hers, and my heart almost goes through my chest. I straighten up immediately, staring at Edgar, who takes a few steps into my room. He stays in the middle, his hands tucked into his jacket as he examines the few pictures that hang above my desk.
“What are you doing here?” I ask, my voice hoarse.
“I needed to see you.”
“Did you come to yell at me?”
I get out of bed, pacing in front of the window trying to shake off the panic that took me by surprise when I saw him here. It’s been more than three weeks since I heard from him, and knowing he’s come all the way here is stressing me out.
“I came to apologize.”
His gaze meets mine and I gasp in surprise.
“I should never have talked to you like I did. I should never have let you go.”
“Okay.”
My voice quivers and I cross my arms against my chest in reflex.
“I was hurt.”
“I’m sorry,” I say.
“I know, Scar.”
He fidgets with his fingers, keeping his eyes on his feet before lifting his pained gaze to mine.
“I needed to step back. To think about everything that had happened. I came here to tell you that I don’t blame you.”
I sniffle, unable to know if I’m supposed to be happy or not. Ifhe forgivesmebecause I’m his little sister and you can’t ignore your little sister forever, what about his best friend? The one who is involved in this story up to his neck?
“Telling you that it doesn’t annoy me to know that you and Nolan are together is lying. Honestly, it pisses me off! I just don’t want to mess things up, you know? But who am I to stop you?”
“We’re not dating.”
He purses his lips.
“Do you have feelings for him?”
I sigh. The pain in my chest flares up again and I try to ignore the tingling it causes in my eyes. I swallow a sob. Crying is becoming second nature lately, but Edgar doesn’t need to see the state his buddy is putting me in.
“Do you want the truth, or do you want me to lie to you?” I ask.
“Lie to me.”
I give him a sad smile and tuck a strand behind my ear. “Ineverloved him.”
