Lost In Lies by Xavier Neal

Author:Xavier Neal [Neal, Xavier]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Entertwine Publishing
Published: 2015-01-19T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

Strolling through the front door with a smile on my face, I twiddle a loose strand of hair around my finger as the sound of Nick’s voice speaking French rings in my ear. I wonder why I never took French. Well, I guess that’s because Italian seemed more relevant with my choice in hobbies. I start toward the stairs, not realizing that I’m literally floating.

“Did you have fun?” Belle strolls out of the kitchen, a glove on one hand.

Startled, my feet drop to the floor, “I thought you were with Dubs?”

“Oh, honey, no,” she slowly pulls the glove off her hand. “It’s a game of cat and mouse. The more he chases, the more excited he gets, and the longer he’ll be after me. Besides, it’s primarily my job to keep him distracted long enough for you to take up all of Nick’s time.”

Nodding that I understand, I point at her, “Smart.”

“I know. Now, did you have fun?”

“More importantly, did you get work done?” Aiden asks, peering over the railing from the upstairs loft.

“I did. I’ll be right up.” Turning to look at Belle, I smirk, “I did. I really did.” Once I realize I’m twirling my hair again, I snap out of the reverie I keep slipping into, “I mean, as much as I needed to have anyway.”

“I’m sure,” Peter comes out of their bedroom, a cup in hand, alcohol most likely in it. “That’s why you were gone all day?”

“Some of us are more dedicated to our jobs more than others,” I sneer and head to the stairs with my bags loosely dangling from my fingers.

“Were you dedicated standing up or lying down?”

Appalled, I turn around to respond, “If only we were all so lucky to drink all day and boss others around.”

“You should try it. It’s a blast,” his tone turns my face into a sneer.

Almost all the way up the stairs, I hear a gust of wind, and I turn around to see Justin come in through the window. His grin is wide, his body is damp, and his attitude is in high spirits.

With both hands on the railing, now that I've dropped my bags, I try to hide my anger, “What the hell were you thinking?”

Innocently, he tosses his hands in the air, “What? Peter’s the only one around here who can take a dip in the pool?”

“Yes.” Peter’s response is followed a sarcastic look from Justin.

“The bet! That match! Are you trying to ruin my relationship—”

“Relationship?” Peter, Aiden, and Belle croak up.

“Connection, whatever,” the correction is quick as I grip the railing tighter.

“What’s she talking about?” Belle says slowly, tossing the glove on the table, while Peter props his feet up.

“Justin here decided to ruin my date with Nick by challenging him to a volleyball match. Winner gets to take me out for the night,” I say, watching Justin lean up against the wall closest to the window.

“By the bitter tone in her voice, I take it you lost,” Belle sighs.

“No, I take it he won,” Peter points his cup toward Justin.

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