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Slade
I was fucked-up, and I guess I scared them because I didn’t tell them I was coming over first. I didn’t know they needed a warning before getting a visit from their son. It’s my own fucking house.
Nothing about it added up. It pissed me off that they were all keeping it from me.
I know when you’re lying, Slade. We both know it was more than that.
Slade
I can’t do this right now. I’m taking it one day at a time, and I don’t want to look back. Can we just try to move forward?
Of course. I want that, too.
Slade
So, you’ll Venmo me the cash so I can get a decent meal instead of eating canned food?
Yes, Princess. I’ll do it as soon as I get home. Give me fifteen minutes.
Slade
Love you, sis.
Love you.
I started up the car and made my way around the circular driveway before heading toward town. I turned down the alley and parked behind the coffee shop. I pulled out my keys, stepped out of my car, and headed for the back door that led to my apartment. The sound of a door slamming behind me had me turning on my heels. I glanced over to see Romeo Knight locking up the gym. His gaze met mine, and for whatever reason, I held up my hand, waved, and said hello. He shoved his hands into his pockets, and the light above the building shone down, creating a spotlight on him.
He was tall with broad shoulders and muscular arms. His dark, wavy hair fell over his forehead, and his chiseled jaw clenched as he looked at me.
“Are you not going to say hello back? We are neighbors, after all,” I huffed as I stared at him.
“Hey,” he said, with no emotion in his voice.
“Was that so difficult?” I asked.
“Get inside. You shouldn’t be out here alone this late.”
“It’s nine o’clock at night, and we’re in Magnolia Falls. Are you serious?” I laughed.
He glared. “Just get the hell inside and lock up.”
My eyes widened, and I wanted to argue, but I was exhausted from a long day of work, attempting to repair my family, and now my rude neighbor thought he could boss me around.
“I’m fairly certain thatyouare the worst person I’ll run into out here,” I hissed, before pulling the door open and then slamming it closed.
I didn’t know why I let him get to me every time I saw him.
But I also didn’t know why I was disappointed that I hadn’t seen him in a few days.
Nothing about Romeo Knight made sense.
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Romeo
It had been a fucking week.Leo had upped his game by going on every major network that was willing to allow him to blast his message on every sports program and all over social media. The dude had a wide reach, and I’d heard about it everywhere I went.
