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“Yeah. She’s too damn stubborn to listen to reason unless it’s coming from her.” I want to bang my head against the wall. “What’s she doing right now? Is she in your bedroom still?”
“Yeah. I can hear her sobbing in there. She’s locked the door so I can’t go in there even if I wanted to.” Dad sounds resigned. “I think I’m going to head out and have dinner at the diner. I’m going to have her stomping around getting angrier that I’m not on her side for doing something stupid if I stay in the house.”
“I get where she’s coming from, but the pushing is not helping.”
“I understand. And I’m cool with what you do as long as you’re not doing anything illegal.”
I can’t help but laugh at that.
“Dad!”
“Well, it’s only fair, isn’t it? That’s a better condition than what your mother has.”
“Can you talk to Mom once she’s calmed down? I don’t want to talk to her unless it’s an apology. I’m really busy right now, and I can’t talk to her when she’s upset.”
“I will,” Dad promises. “Let’s hope she hasn’t given the other girl your number. I remember the last time she did that.”
I groan. I remember that as well. The girl turned out to be something of a stalker. She had contacted me so much that it was like my phone was ringing constantly. Blocking her hadn’t worked, and it wasn’t until I sought a restraining order that she backed off. All because she wanted to be with me for my money.
Mom is not a good judge of character.
“Well, let’s hope that’s not happening this time. Otherwise I’m going to be more than a little annoyed.”
“I’ll make sure that she has.”
“Luke?”
I look around. Marcus is in the doorway, gesturing for me to come back inside. I almost forgot how long I’ve been outside.
“I’d better go, Dad. I’m needed right now.”
“Don’t work too hard. And I’ll deal with your mother.”
“Thanks, Dad. Love you.”
“Love you, too, son.”
I hang up, feeling emotionally drained from that phone call. It feels like I’ve had more than enough news thrown at me today, and I just want to lie down.
“How’s Dennis?” Marcus asks. “Is he doing okay?”
“Dad’s fine. But Mom’s still upset about the blind date not happening.” I shove my phone into my pocket. “She’s kicking up a fuss again.”
“I’m not surprised.” Marcus chuckles. “Maybe we should get you a chastity belt. That would put any woman off.”
“Very funny.” I grab his arm and turn him around, pushing him back into the bar. “Inside, you. If we’re going to stay for a little longer, the least we can do is make the most of it.”
Although with the way my head is feeling, I would rather go back to the hotel and lie down in the darkness.
Chapter 11 Elle
“So, he actually came here?” Carly stares at me. “He seriously came here and confronted you on the front lawn?”
“I wouldn’t say he confronted me…” I began, but Ben cut me off.
“Of course he confronted you. He was furious. I thought he was going to take a swing at me.”
I roll my eyes.
