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I’d made it through the day, but damn was I tired. Stepping off the elevator, I kicked off my shoes, set my bag down, and walked into the kitchen.
“How was your day?” Dora smiled, wiping down the island.
“It was good. I’m going to enjoy these last two classes.”
“You look tired, Stella. Can I make you some tea?”
“That would be great, Dora. Do we have any peppermint tea?”
“Yes.” She smiled.
She made me some tea and set it down before me at the island. Holding the warm cup between my hands, I took a soothing sip.
“Are you okay?” she asked.
“Just feeling a little under the weather today.”
“I made dinner for you and Miles. It’s in the warming oven.” She grabbed her purse.
“Thanks. I’ll make sure his stays in there because God knows what time he’ll be home.”
“I just want you to know that I don’t agree with this little arrangement the two of you have. I don’t want to see you get hurt.”
“It’s too late for that.” I sipped my tea.
She walked over and placed her hand on my shoulder. “Get some rest. I’ll see you in the morning.”
I gave her a smile, got up from the stool, grabbed my bag and laptop, and sat down on the couch. When I heard the elevator ding, I looked at the time; it was five-thirty.
“You never responded to my text message,” Miles said, strolling into the living room.
“Why are you home so early?” I asked.
“Is there a rule that says I can’t come home at five-thirty?”
“No. It’s just you’re never home this early.”
“As I said, you never responded to my text.”
“Sorry. I forgot.”
“You forgot?” His brow arched.
“I was in the middle of class when you texted me, and I forgot.”
“Well, don’t forget next time. I had to call Sean to make sure you were okay.”
“I’m sorry. It’s been a long day. Dora made dinner. It’s in the warming oven.”
“Did you eat yet?” he asked.
“No. I’ve been doing homework.” I looked up at him.
“I’m going to my bedroom to change. We can eat, and you can tell me about your new classes.”
“Okay. I’ll go pull it from the oven.” I set my laptop to the side and got up from the couch.
I silently smiled as I strolled into the kitchen. We were having dinner together for the first time in over two weeks. I pulled our dinner from the warming oven, plated it, and set it on the table. Grabbing a bottle of water from the refrigerator, I sat down.
