Page 124 of Rockstar Baby
And he didn’t say a word.
The longer he worked, the harder it was to stay mad at him.
He forced me to take breaks. Hell, he even walked me over to the café to sit down in the air conditioning. He even hovered over me, worrying a bit. Then again, I was getting used to that. August was the same in that regard.
Each time Rory finished a thing on my to-do list, I gave him another and he completed it without complaint.
The sun was well past midday when my brother showed up. He climbed into the truck, his shoulders filling the space. His eyes widened as he took in the mostly finished truck. “Guess you don’t need me.”
I glanced over my shoulder at Rory. Paint dotted his cargo shorts and probably very expensive polo shirt. He even had a streak of chalk paint across his forehead. I had to force myself not to laugh.
I turned back to my brother. “I’m assuming you were the one to tell him where I was yesterday?”
August crossed his arms over his chest. “You’re lucky I didn’t pull his legs off.”
Rory cleared his throat. “Your brother may have left a little detail out before sending me to you yesterday.”
I pointed an accusing finger at him. “Wouldn’t have been an issue if you’d contacted me like I asked, now would it?”
Rory’s molars snapped together and he looked down at his feet.
I folded my arms. “Evidently, I have a slave. For today anyway.”
“I’ll be here as long as you need me.”
I didn’t turn to acknowledge Rory’s words. I didn’t want to fight with him in front of my brother. I was tired and sweaty and so very ready to go home and take a cool shower and fall on my face.
Unfortunately, I also had a shift at the diner to deal with.
“I appreciate you taking a shift, Aug, but I think we’re good for the day.” Me.Iwas good for the day. Where the hell had thewecome from?
And I knew my brother had caught the pronoun since his eyebrow spiked and his gaze narrowed. I stalked toward him and pushed him back outside.
Thankfully, Rory didn’t follow me. He was probably still worried about losing a limb.
I didn’t mind him living in fear.
“I can’t believe you.”
“I tried to stay up and talk to you last night.”
“It was already too late. You sicced him on me without any warning.”
“Actually, it was more for him to catch a frigging clue. And you know he needed to know. I can’t believe you didn’t tell him.”
“I tried,” I whispered furiously.
“Yeah, well, you didn’t let me in on that particular detail. I thought the fucker knew.”
“It’s none of your business.”
The quick flash of hurt in my brother’s eyes made me wince. He’d been nothing but amazing since I’d figured out I was pregnant. Kinleigh and August had even both been with me for my first few doctor’s appointments.
“I’m sorry.”
He waved me off. “Don’t worry about it. It’s been a helluva day.” He raked his hands through his hair. “Is he bothering you? I can get rid of him.”
“No.”
