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Plus, if he really was so concerned about me paying him back, he would’ve hunted me down. He’s a man of means and power. And he knows that he has me on the hook. Sooner or later, I’ll have to repay him.
How he and my mom ever got together I’ll never know.
I sink into the bath and sigh. This is my one indulgence and I love it.
Sometimes I read on my Kindle, sometimes I’ll just play some soft music and close my eyes and relax. It’s the only place I can truly do that and feel like myself.
But when I am relaxed, that’s when I start thinking about the past. About the night Tag took my virginity…
Nine years ago
Almost a year has passed, and Thomas and I have barely spoken. He’s been noticeably absent from a lot of home visits this year, but then again, he is a big hotshot now, so he doesn’t need pesky things in his life, like family.
The only thing that could be worse than seeing him again would be being under the same roof as him again, but that’s exactly what happened over Christmas.
Of course he came home. And, of course, I ignored him, keeping it civil when mom and Terrance were around so they didn’t grow suspicious of our bickering.
“You really think that snowman sweater is gonna turn on that asshole you hang around with at school?” he says, when we’re alone together in the kitchen.
He’s referring to Rich, I think. He hangs with me and Payden, and he’s gay. Not that I’ll let Thomas know that because Rich is good looking and this could work to my advantage.
“Unlike some people, I don’t care about turning people on. And I like this sweater,” I say back, glaring at him over my shoulder. “Anyway, it got your attention.”
He leans against the kitchen island, too close to me. I can smell his musky scent from here and it’s enough to make me weak at the knees. A year can do a lot. He’s bigger now. He’s always in the gym and it’s paid off. His shoulders are wide, and his frame is muscular and… fuck, I’m staring.
“Because it’s so fuckin’ ugly,” he says, trying to get a reaction.
Oh, dear brother of mine. You’re such an ass.
“Profound. I don’t know how I’ll sleep tonight, knowing you don’t approve.”
“Maybe I should take you to the mall. You know that place with stores that sell fashion.”
“Why are you such a jock?”
“Uh, because I am one?”
“Oh sorry, did I say jock? I meant asshole…”
He rolls his eyes.
The annoying thing is, I need to go to the mall, and since I don’t have a car, I’ll have to rely on my mom to take me, or get the bus.
“Fine. Stay here with your mom and my dad and watch them makeout over Debbie Does Dallas Christmas edition. It’s your funeral.”
“You are so disgusting.”
He grins. “You like it.”
I open my mouth and then close it. “Do you ever get sick of being such an ass?”
He pretends to think about it. “Uh, no, actually. When you’re as adored as I am, you really don’t think about these things too much.”
“Ah, I forgot, thinking isn’t your strong suit, is it, T?”
He pushes off the bench. “I’m rollin’ out in five minutes. Suit yourself what you do.”
I stick my tongue out behind his back as he leaves.
