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And she did the goddamned dishes, too. I think that’s what kills me. She stood in the kitchen and made sure everything was pristine before tiptoeing out without a goodbye.
Just as I’m about to grab my phone and call her, I notice movement coming from Ava and Myles’ kitchen. Did she go over there?
Not bothering to shower, I pull on yesterday’s clothes and run my hands through my messed up hair in a vain attempt to get it under control. Then I wrench open the door and stomp across the lawn and the driveway to the main house, walking through the open doors that lead into the kitchen.
Myles and Ava look up, surprised. Charlie kicks in his bouncy chair.
“Hi,” I say, looking around to see if Sophie’s here.
“Hi,” Myles says, looking confused.
“Everything okay?” Ava asks. “You look tired.”
“No he doesn’t. He looks like he just dragged his sorry ass out of bed,” Myles says, lifting a brow at me. “Which I’m assuming he just did. Not that I’m jealous.”
“Myles was up most of the night,” Ava says, smiling at me apologetically. “He’s a bit cranky.”
“I was also staring at your place a lot,” Myles says. “Did you have a good evening?” His words are pointed. I try to assess the situation. Sophie clearly isn’t here. And from the way Ava is looking at me – like I’m still her favorite brother-in-law – she has no idea that Sophie was at my place last night.
Myles, on the other hand, looks like he wants to kill me. And I’m not sure if he saw something he shouldn’t or if he’s just tired like Ava said.
Either way, it feels like a strategic retreat is in order. “I need some sugar,” I lie. “That’s why I’m here. Can I borrow some?”
“What do you need sugar for?” Myles snaps.
“For my breakfast,” I tell him. He doesn’t move so I walk over to the cupboard where they keep the baking supplies and pull out the paper pack of sugar. Then I pour some into a bowl and put it back.
“There,” I say. “That wasn’t hard, was it?”
“So that’s all you wanted?” Myles asks.
“Yup.” I nod. “Gotta go. Lots to do today.”
“Like what?” Ava asks, interested.
“Actually, I need to talk to you,” Myles says, ignoring Ava’s question. “In my office.”
I start to laugh. Then Ava joins in.
“What’s so funny?” Myles asks.
“You sound like a school principal,” Ava says. “Or Liam’s boss. And I know for a fact you’re neither.”
“Let’s talk tomorrow,” I tell him. “At work. I need to go right now.”
“But…” he protests.
“Myles,” Ava says, putting her hand on his. “Liam’s right. Whatever work thing you need to discuss can wait until tomorrow.” She smiles softly at him and I watch my grumpy-ass faced older brother practically melt in front of her.
“Okay,” he agrees softly. “Tomorrow.”
“Great. Glad we got that sorted.” I start to back out. “See you guys later. Have a great Sunday.” And then I carry the sugar I have no need for back to the house that’s empty of the one person I need to talk to.
I put the bowl down and stomp into my bathroom, planning to shower, brush my teeth, and get dressed.
And then I’m going to find Sophie and figure out why she left without saying a word. Because I’m pissed as hell about that.
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