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“We both know that I’m the better skier, Jackson,” Nathan said. “If there’s anyone that should teach her–”
“Actually, I remember smoking you both down the slopes yesterday,” Aiden interjected. “And that’s with my injury, what’s your excuse?”
“We let you win,” I replied with a coy smile, grabbing a clementine from the fruit bowl and peeling it.
“Nah, you would never let someone win,” Aiden said. “Your ego just can’t handle losing.”
Mom broke up the bickering. “Well, there’s no reason all three of you can’t teach her. I’m sure having three instructors is better than one.”
The three of us shrugged.
Nathan spoke up. “Harper hasn’t even expressed interest in skiing with us, and here we are bickering about which one of us is going to teach her. Maybe let her decide.”
Harper’s response both surprised and excited me. “I mean… if you’re patient with me, I would like to try it. I’m all about new experiences.”
She grabbed a croissant and some jam, offering me a sweet smile from across the table.
“Ugh,” Kat let out a low groan.
“What?” Harper asked.
“Well, if you want to go, I guess I’m going too because there’s no way I’m leaving you alone with my brothers, they’ll eat you alive.”
Eat her alive… now that’s an idea, I thought to myself as I imagined being between those thick thighs of hers, imagining how she might taste.
“You don’t have to,” Harper said. “I can handle myself.”
“Nah, you’re my best friend. I’m sure we’ll be able to make it fun regardless.”
“Yay!” Harper said, jumping from the chair. She grabbed another croissant. “I have to get ready. What does one wear for skiing anyway?”
“Don’t worry, dear, we’ve got plenty of ski-appropriate clothing if you need anything. It’s in the hall closet next to Nathan’s room.”
“Thank you, Rose.”
Kat finished her clementine then followed her best friend upstairs to get ready, leaving just my brothers and Mom.
“So, are you coming out with us today, Mom?” Nathan asked. “If I remember, you’re a pretty accomplished skier yourself.”
“Oh no, not for me,” she laughed. “My skiing days are over, I’m afraid. I have to be careful with my old bones and the osteoporosis, remember.”
“Ah, yes, that’s right,” Nathan said. “I’m sorry.”
“Don’t be sorry. I have a relaxing day planned.” Mom’s voice sounded extra chipper and she smiled brightly. “I’m going to the spa in town today and having lunch with a friend.”
“A friend?” I asked. “You know people here in France?”
“I have friends and a life you don’t know about, yes, Jackson.” She chuckled to herself and stood up, and I noticed she was dressed even nicer than usual for a trip to the spa. Her makeup was done, as was her hair, when normally she would let them do her hair and she’d skip the makeup since there was no point of it when in the sauna.
I wanted to ask her if it truly was just a ‘friend’ but wasn’t sure if she would answer me. After all, it wasn’t any of my business. She hadn’t given Dad a chance to redeem himself. She moved on pretty quickly once his scandals came to light and trusted the media and the obviously doctored images over her own husband.
Whoever tore apart my family… well, I would never forgive them, and they better watch out if I ever found out who they were. They ruined our lives; I’d be more than happy to ruin theirs in return. An eye for an eye.
Mom left and as soon as she was out the door, Aiden let out a low whistle.
“What?” I scowled at him.
“Harper. Imagine her in a little snow bunny outfit.” Aiden had a shit-eating grin on his face.
