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“Go back to work, Graham. I’ll get started on breakfast. Let’s see if I can whip up something better than eggs and toast,” she says teasingly.
I can’t even smile at that. She leaves and my jaw clenches. Fucking great. I should have known sleeping together was a mistake.
I just really couldn’t help myself.
The day passes by slowly. We mostly orbit around each other, talking but not about the things that really matter. The cell towers get fixed in the afternoon. We’re in the living room, watching a movie, when notifications start to pop up on our phones. Isabella grabs hers quickly, going through them. I take my sweet time because I’m sure nothing of consequence happened in the two days I was off the grid.
The only people who tried to get in touch with me are my sister and, of course, my mother. I send Mikayla a quick text explaining what happened and assuring her that I’m okay. As for my mother, we’ll talk when I get home.
Isabella groans softly and I glance up at her.
“My family’s going crazy,” she mutters. “I need to call them.”
I don’t say anything as she dials a number. The person on the other end picks up quickly.
“Hey, my love,” she greets, her voice light. “Where’s your sister?”
I can’t hear the other end of the conversation, but if I had to guess, I’d say it’s her little cousins.
“Maria, sweetie, I promise I’m fine. The storm just lasted a long time,” she explains gently.
It’s clear how much she loves them. Even her eyes are brighter as she listens to them.
“Yes, I was perfectly safe. I stayed with a friend.” She frowns at whatever they say before sighing softly.“Yeah, sure, you can give him the phone.” Her tone changes in an instant. “Hey, cugino. How’s it going?”
She listens to whatever it is the person on the other end says. It must be a lot because it takes a long moment before she speaks again.
“You done? It’s not my fault there was a storm,” she says in frustration before falling silent once again.“Fine, I got it. I’ll book a flight and leave today,” Isabella states. “You need to chill, Enzo. Bye.”
She hangs up the call. I wait for a few seconds before talking.
“You have to leave?” I ask.
“Yeah, my cousin all but threatened to come drag me back home if he had to.”
My eyebrows climb. “Why does he care so much? He’s not your father.”
“No, but he’s protective. And he’s also in charge,” she says on a sigh.
“Of what? You?”
“Of everything.”
I’m confused. Isabella smiles.
“Don’t worry about it, Gray. But I do need to leave. I’ve been away for too long and I miss the twins.”
I clear my throat, ignoring the way disappointment churns in my gut. “Yeah, sure, no problem. I’ll drive you to your hotel.”
She goes upstairs to get her stuff and, after grabbing a coat, I head outside to get my car out of the garage. Thankfully, the snow has started to melt and the road looks safe enough to drive. I’m guessing someone already got to work on them this morning. Isabella reappears, wearing one of my hoodies over her dress.
“I can borrow this, right?” she asks.
She looks fucking good in my clothes. It drove me crazy watching her wear my shirts around the house these past few days. I guess that’s over now.
“Sure,” I say on a shrug before entering the car.
She doesn’t comment on my shitty mood, and we’re on our way to the hotel soon enough. The car ride is painfully silent. All I can think is that she’s leaving and this is all coming to an end.
