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I nod, acknowledging his point. “That is so true.”
Drake’s voice carries a tone of concern as he continues, “Look, I know you’re trying to help Lysa, but sometimes you’ve got to put your foot down, man. If she’s causing this much trouble, maybe it’s time to reconsider keeping her around.”
I nod, acknowledging his words. “I hear you, Drake. I’ll keep that in mind.”
I step into my penthouse, the familiar scent of home enveloping me as I kick off my shoes. As I round the corner, I’m met with the sight of my sister, Amy, lounging on the couch, scrolling through her phone with a casual air.
“Hey, Amy,” I greet her, trying to mask my surprise. It’s not unusual for her to drop by unannounced, but her timing today seems particularly inconvenient.
“Ethan!” She looks up, a bright smile lighting up her face. “Didn’t expect to see you home so soon.”
I offer her a wry smile as I shrug off my coat. “Well, here I am. What brings you over?”
“Just felt like catching up,” she replies casually, though her eyes gleam with mischief.
And I chuckle, knowing there’s more to her visit than she’s letting on. Amy has always had a knack for prying into my personal life, and I have a feeling today will be no different.
“Didn’t your chef come around this week? There is no food in your kitchen, and I’m starving,” she groans.
“I will go shower, and we can go grab breakfast at the cafe down the street,” I inform her as I make my way up the stairs.
“No, I don’t want to go there. They don’t know how to make a good latte.”
“We will go wherever you want then.”
As I sit across from Amy at the table, her casual mention of Jessy catches me off guard. I try to maintain my composure, taking a sip of coffee to mask my surprise.
“Yeah, she mentioned she was heading home for the weekend,” I reply casually, though inwardly; I’m wondering why she hasn’t returned any of my calls.
Amy raises an eyebrow, her gaze probing. “She seems like a sweet girl. You two getting close?”
I shrug nonchalantly, though I can feel a slight flush creeping up my neck. “We’re just friends, Amy. You know that.”
“Sure, just friends,” she teases, a mischievous glint in her eye.
I take a sip of my coffee, feeling a pang of frustration. It’s strange she hasn’t returned any of my calls, but she picks up Amy’s calls without hesitation.
I pause for a second, contemplating Amy’s latest question. Why won’t I just date Jessy? It’s a question I’ve asked myself countless times, but one I can’t easily answer. I can’t exactly tell Amy that it’s Jessy’s decision for us to remain just friends. That would only lead to more questions I’m not ready to answer.
Instead, I pivot the conversation, steering it towards safer territory. “You know how it is, Amy. Things are complicated. Besides, I’m in no rush to jump into anything serious right now.”
Amy raises an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced by my response. “Complicated, huh? Well, just make sure you don’t let a good thing slip away.”
I offer her a tight-lipped smile before changing the subject. “So, how’s Mom doing?
“Oh, she’s doing great! She’s been busy with her garden lately, you know how she is. Always fussing over those flowers.”
I chuckle, picturing our mother tending to her beloved garden with the same dedication she’s always had. “Sounds like her. I should give her a call sometime soon.”
“You definitely should,” Amy agrees, her expression softening. “She misses you, Ethan. We both do.”
I feel a pang of guilt at her words, realizing just how long it’s been since I last spent quality time with Mom.
“I’ll make sure to give her a call tonight.”
I lean against the doorframe, facing Lysa’s pleading gaze. It’s been a long day, and her presence feels like an unwelcome intrusion. Crossing my arms over my chest, I try to muster patience as she makes her case.
“Lysa, we’ve been over this multiple times,” I say, my tone firm but not unkind. “It’s not going to work between us. You’re better off moving on.”
