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When he replaces my empty with a full, I pick it up and take a sip.
I feel a touch more relaxed, knowing Luther isn’t going to walk in at any moment. But this was too close of a call. And I know it’s only a matter of time before Dad has Luther over for one of their bestie breakfasts.
I need to find a way to find out ahead of time. And then I need to find a way for them to do it at Luther’s house.
Chapter 109
Luther
“Hey,”I answer Joe’s call after the first ring.
I’m supposed to leave in ten minutes to meet for breakfast at his place, and I’ve been pacing a path across the house for the last thirty.
“Hey, man, Kendra isn’t feeling well. She said we could still do breakfast, and she’d just stay in her room, but I told her I could meet you somewhere else. Then we don’t have to worry about being quiet.”
I feel like an even bigger piece of shit as I heave out a breath of relief.
I’m not relieved that Kendra isn’t feeling well. I’m almost positive she’s fine and just using that as an excuse not to be near me.
And as much as that hurts to admit, I’m not ready to see her either.
Chapter 110
Kendra
I stare at the email.
It’s been two weeks since that day I sat on the deck with my laptop.
Two of the companies emailed to say they’ve filled the position I applied for. Three of the companies haven’t sent an update. But one of the companies just messaged me, requesting an interview.
Next Friday.
In Denver.
I benddown and put my plate in the dishwasher. “Oh, I forgot to mention, I’m running to Denver tomorrow.”
“Oh yeah?” Dad hands me his plate.
I put it next to mine, then slide the rack closed. “Yeah.” I use my foot to shut the dishwasher. “I gotta go to IKEA.”
My father literally gasps and slaps his hand to his chest. “You wouldn’t.”
I let him see me roll my eyes at him. “I’m not going for furniture. They have a mirror I want.”
It’s not a lie. I saw an ad online for a pretty gold-framed mirror that would look nice on top of my dresser.
And if I happen to be going to a job interview at the same time… well, that’s a detail I’ll keep to myself.
Even if the idea has my dinner rolling in my stomach.
My shoes clickacross the marble floor, the sound loud in the quiet lobby.
The building is beautiful.
It’s in a nice spot downtown.
There are lots of great apartment complexes nearby.
