Page 46 of On My Side
Ren
you don’t need to apologize. i want to make a schedule so piper knows what to expect if she still wants to continue taking lessons.
“You’re just upset because you never win,” Kat says to Nic.
“You’re just upset because you never win,” Nic mimics.
“Oh my god, you’re a child.”
“Oh my god, you’re a child.”
I rub at my temples.
“Wait, let’s check the log book. I’ve definitely won before.” Nic pushes away from the table and heads towards the family room. Kat follows her, their bickering loud enough to still be heard across the house. I glance back at my phone to see if Audrey’s texted back.
Audrey
she does, saturdays still work for us if they work for you.
Ren
can you and i meet in person, please?
Audrey
i don’t know if that’s a good idea.
Ren
okay.
I lean over my plate, grabbing my bottle of Guinness before slumping against the chair and taking a generous swig out of frustration. I shouldn’t be drinking while depressed, but right now I want to feelless.
I’m not going to push Audrey’s boundaries. I’m not going to make her talk to me.
But I think I can get her to listen to me.
Chapter 16
Audrey
Playlist: Look What You Made Me Do | Taylor Swift
Ren
hey, sorry it’s last minute, but i’m not going to be able to do a lesson tomorrow. can you apologize to piper for me?
Audrey
oh
Ren
first week of classes was harder than i expected.
Audrey
ren, i know i’m acting kind of weird, and while i’d love to explain i don’t know that i can. But please don’t take it out on piper. I’ll meet with you, we can talk. This is important to her, and it’s important tome and i’m sorry i’m a mess and immature and a fuck-up.
