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If only it were that simple.
I’ve never lied to Rex before.
I’ve omitted the truth, yes, but never flat-out lied.
That’ll change tomorrow.
22
Rex
“Hey,babe, what are you up to today?”
Carolina whips around at my question, giving me her back when she opens a cabinet and takes forever finding her mug of choice.
“Hanging out with my mom and Tricia,” she replies, twirling around in her socks with two mugs. “We’re having lunch. Shopping. Girl time. Should be done before dinner.” She glances down at the floor as she makes the few steps to the coffeepot. “You?”
I shrug. “Might go for a run and then work on the game.”
“Want to stay in or go out for dinner later?”
“Whatever you want.”
We eat a quick breakfast, and after she kisses me good-bye, I change into my running clothes. The sun is out, a nice breeze flowing, when I run through Town Square. I’m interrupted by a good fifteen people with questions about my mother and Carolina.
Before heading back to the apartment, I make a pit stop at the local doughnut shop that has a kick-ass smoothie menu. Something with coffee in it sounds damn good. My sleep has been shit lately, and I have a long day of working on my game. Not that I’m complaining since the lack of sleep is from all the sex I’ve been having with Carolina. We’re like two teenagers who just discovered orgasms.
I walk into the small shop, the smell of fresh baked dough and sugar smacking my face, and I stand in the busy line. People are seated around small pub tables, snacking and drinking.
“Rex! Hey, Mom! Rex is here!”
Henry comes running over to me, a doughnut in his hand and chocolate frosting on his face. Tricia is struggling to keep up with him as she pushes the stroller with Addy in it while carrying a pink smoothie in her hand.
Henry pops the final bite of his doughnut into his mouth, not muttering another word as he chews it up when Tricia reaches us.
“Hi, Rex,” she greets, thrusting a napkin into Henry’s hand.
“Hey, guys.” I ruffle my hand through Henry’s hair before turning my attention to Tricia with a polite smile.
“Can I come over and play video games today?” Henry bursts out.
“If it’s okay with your mom.”
Carolina brings Henry over when she babysits sometimes. He loves my video games. Plus, I feed him junk food.
Speaking of Carolina …
My eyes sweep over the shop before returning to Tricia. “Is Carolina with you?”
She shakes her head, her answer drawing out in confusion, “No … is she supposed to be?” Her eyes widen, showing the regret of asking me that question.
“She said she was hanging out with you and your mom.” I step out of line when my turn comes up, losing my place, but I don’t want to miss talking to Tricia for answers.
“Uh …” Tricia fumbles for words. “Maybe she and my mom had plans and forgot to tell me.”
I nod. “I’ll call her.”
Shock and apology flood her face before passing into worry.
