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I move closer to my house, ready to shut the door if I need to. “What are you doing?”
“I’ve been trying to find your mum.”
“So you’re outside my house at nine p.m. This has gone too far to be just about some gymnastics club. I think I should call for help, or maybe it’s you that needs someone to check your mental health. This, what you’re doing right now, is stalking.”
He holds his hands up in surrender. “Wait. I’m sorry this has got out of hand, but I’m willing to explain. Your mum promised your sister to me.”
My eyebrows shoot up. What the hell does that mean and when did he talk to her, or is he lying? “You’re disturbing. I won’t let you anywhere near her.”
“For the gymnastics club. I paid good money for her to join Berry Hill Gymnastics Club. She’s going to be a star and earn the club some awards.”
“When did my mum set this up with you?” I squeeze my hand tightly into a fist. Is he the reason my mum disappeared? Did she take the money and run off?
“A few months ago, and then she stopped taking my calls. I’ve not seen her at any gymnastic classes or any of her usual places.”
“I don’t know what she promised you exactly, but my sister is a person and she’s not for sale. She told me she wasn’t interested in your club and that’s the end of it.” I step inside and get ready to shut the door.
“I won’t let this go. I’m owed money or a gymnast.”
“Get off my property or I’m calling the police.”
“This is your mother’s house, right?”
“Yes, but she’s not home and I’ve asked you to leave.” I push the door closed and call Christopher. It would be an understatement to say I’m a little freaked out. My heart feels like it’s trying to get out of my chest.
“Missing me already?” he says when he answers.
My words come out stuttery as I try to catch my breath. “Mr Lightwood was here.”
“What? I’m turning the car around.” There’s a tyre screech, and I’m guessing he’s already changing direction.
“You don’t have to do that.” I want him to come check Mr Lightwood has gone, but maybe I’m overreacting. I’m not used to having someone to lean on.
“Already done. Don’t go outside until I let you know I’m here.”
“Okay.” I peer through the curtains but don’t see anyone out in the dark.
Only a few minutes pass before I hear a car pull up and someone getting out. “Let me in,” Christopher says when he returns. My heart is still racing as I open the door. He pulls me into a tight hug and relief fills my chest. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah. Just a bit shaken up that he was at our house.”
“What did he say?” He looks deep into my eyes like he’s checking I’m really okay.
“He was looking for my mum and said they’d made some kind of deal.” Normally, I’d try to cover up anything bad my mum has done, but I can’t do that. Not with Christopher and this situation.
“I won’t let anything happen to you. If I see him again, I won’t be holding back.” Usually, I’d tell him I can take care of myself, but now I’m realising Mr Lightwood might be more than I can handle.
“Okay.” We hug again.
“Stay here while I have a look around outside.”
I nod. He goes outside and reappears a few minutes later. “All clear,” he says.
“Back already?” My sister says with a smile when she comes to see what’s going on. I don’t want to scare her so I try to act normal.
“He can’t help himself,” I say.
He takes a second to catch on to what I’m doing before plastering a wide smile on his face. “Who could resist this gorgeous woman?”
