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“Luna’s going.”
A snarl leaves my chest as she waves behind her.
“You’re welcome,” she sing-songs.
8
LUNA
I stareat my phone and shake my head.
What the fuck does he want?
Call me. Need to talk.
I haven’t heard from my dad in months. And frankly, that’s exactly how I like it.
Whenever my dad comes calling, I just want to shrivel up into a ball and stay there until it’s all over. Ever since he lent me the money, I’ve felt like I’m indebted to him.
I gave Gary almost all the money.
Over the years, I’ve thought about why I didn’t go to the police. Aside from the initial embarrassment, it’s a felony to film people without their consent.
If he’d have pulled that stunt now, I wouldn’t give a shit. But at the time, threatening to involve my friends and family… I can imagine my dad opening the email and being thoroughly disgusted with me. Even though none of it is my fault, he’d accuse me of being promiscuous. Never once has he even remotely acted like he cared. Throwing money at me was easy, probably because it was less of a headache for him to say yesthan it was to say no. I’ve never been to his building again since that day. I’ve no idea if Brian still works there.
He’s probably my father’s right-hand man by now.
I sigh and send a text back. If I don’t, he’ll only try to call me if I don’t respond.
Hi Dad. I’m at work but can call you later.
He doesn’t reply.
I shoot Payden a message.
Dad called again.
She’s the only one who knows about what happened with Gary, and while she was supportive, she encouraged me to be brave and speak up. I didn’t. I was too messed up from Brian and Amy’s affair to be in the right headspace to deal with it.
I didn’t want the ridicule and judgment from my family, and ultimately my dad’s rejection. Not that I haven’t had that my whole life, but he still tolerates me because I’m his blood.
A few minutes later, I get a text back.
Oh no, what does he want?
IDK. But I can give you one clue. I wonder if Brian took the old man’s job yet.
Worse. He’s the COO, so one more leap and he’ll be running the place.
I groan.
Why did you have to tell me that?
I’m sorry. I don’t want you to get a shock if you run into him at your dad’s office.
I won’t be going to my dad’s office.
He’s such an asshole.
