Unknown (Unknown Series Book 1) by Wendy Higgins

Author:Wendy Higgins [Higgins, Wendy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Unknown
Publisher: Wendy Higgins
Published: 2016-08-15T22:00:00+00:00

To be honest, I didn’t feel like going to work the next morning. It was strange not having a set schedule, or a check-in clock. I didn’t know if I’d be paid for any of this work now that the hospital was demolished. Would I contact the state with my hours? It was kind of a ridiculous worry since I wouldn’t be able to access my auto-deposit funds anyhow. Money didn’t seem to be of value anymore.

I knew I would keep working, paid or not, because the guilt would eat me alive if I didn’t. Even yesterday had felt wrong staying home all day. But I felt better today, so I dragged my butt out of bed and ate my egg and salsa breakfast burrito. Then I savored the French press coffee with sugar. The only thing that could have made the morning better was a hot shower. I had to settle for leaning over the sink and letting Mom pour a cup at a time of cool water over my hair as I washed with a tiny amount of shampoo. I didn’t want to make too much foam to have to rinse out. It did the trick, and I felt clean.

I returned the favor and helped her wash her hair in the sink, too. When we finished, I found Rylen and Livia sitting on the couch talking to Dad. The couple sat close, holding hands. When Rylen saw me standing there with a towel on my head, he gave a smile and let go of Livia’s hand, rubbing his palms down his thighs. She gave him a quizzical look and glanced at me. I walked to my bedroom to brush my hair, experiencing that weird residual sadness and awkwardness.

When I came back out, Dad asked in a stern voice, “What’s this about some guy trying to get in the house yesterday, Amber?”

My head flew to Rylen, but his face remained unfazed under my glare.

The traitor. Although, I guess my family should be on the lookout. I sighed and told them the story.

“You didn’t think this was important for us to know?” Dad asked.

I looked down at the rug. “I’m sorry. I should’ve told you, but I didn’t want everyone worrying.”

Grandpa Tate stopped rocking. “You shoulda kicked him square in the family jewels, Amby.”

Oh, my gosh. Rylen half grinned and Mom covered her mouth.

“What is this family jewels?” Abuela asked. She was wiping her hands on a rag.

“It’s a man’s . . .” I motioned to my crotch.

She nodded emphatically. “Ah, yes. This is good to . . .” She struggled to find the word “kick,” and instead lifted her flexed foot in the air.

Now everyone laughed. Abuela continued to look serious. She was accustomed to us laughing at her expense now and then. Amidst it all, I could feel Livia watching me, and I avoided eye contact. I didn’t want to examine whatever weirdness was between us.

“How’s your dad this morning?” I asked Rylen.

“Still worn out, but better. Even got up to relieve himself outside.

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