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“I’m okay.”
I looked straight into her eyes. “If this is the last time I’ll see you, I at least want to walk you out.”
She turned. “Suit yourself.”
We strode down the stairs side-by-side. I held the front door open for her and moved into the sunshine.
“Hot,” Reid said.
Angel chuckled and, despite the tension, I got the sense that this wasn’t the end for us.
That made watching her leave easier to bear.
I walked her all the way to the pier where Miguel was unwinding the rope from the post. Humphries was already seated.
He cupped his hands and waved to Angel. “We’re ready!”
“Boat, Dada!” Reid pointed.
I bounced him. “Yes.”
Angel flitted a look at me, her gaze softer than it had been when she stormed out. “Be safe.”
“You too.”
She strode to the end of the pier, kicking up sand beneath her flip-flops. Humphries rose and offered his hand to help her into the boat. Angel shrugged him off and got in by herself.
I smiled proudly.
That’s my Angel.
Miguel nodded at me and positioned himself in front of the wheel. I watched the boat take off and would have stayed there until it became a blip in the blue horizon if not for my son who had gotten enough and started bucking and rolling in my arms.
“Play. Play.”
“Alright, Reid.” I tore myself away from the shore and carried Reid back to our big, empty house.
19
Angel
The wind whipped my hair around, stinging my cheeks. I grabbed a clip and put the strands up into a ponytail while squinting against the harsh sunlight.
Our boat churned forward, splicing through the Caribbean Sea and leaving a frothy mixture in its wake. Like magic, the water boasted dual shades. Up close, a turquoise blue. Farther out, an aqua green much lighter than Reid’s eyes.
A far cry from Deacon’s.
Cloth rustled. I felt a presence edging toward me. I turned my head and saw Humphries sliding across the bench.
“Hey,” he said, sitting a healthy distance away.
“Hi.”
“Are you… still angry with me?”
“No. I don’t care anymore.”
“But I do.” He licked his lips and straightened. “Angel, I want to officially apologize.”
