Making Memories by S J Batsford

Author:S J Batsford [Batsford, S J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Batsford Publishing
Published: 2017-11-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

I groan looking at the text again. I knew it was coming, I guess. Doesn’t mean I’m ready for it or I was looking forward to it. I need strong tea if I’m gonna have to sit through god knows how long of listening to Ethan yell, moan and whine about missing his time with the twins. I do feel bad, but he was the one who was acting like a child. I refuse to apologise for planning something fun instead of waiting on him to call.

My phone vibrates on the table, I look and smile when I see Jackson’s name.

Jax: You okay? Is he there yet? X

Me: I’m fine, promise. No, he’s not arrived yet. X

Jax: I could come home if you want me to? X

Me: I don’t think that’s wise, do you? X

I smile, he didn’t want to leave when he found out about Ethan’s visit.

Jax: Probably not, but I don’t like you having to deal with it alone. He’s bound to be upset… X

Me: I know, but you being here would only piss him off more. X

Jax: Okay, call or text if you need me. I have to go Gary is scowling at me. X

Me: Go work! See you later, Love you. X

Jax: Going… Love you more. XxX

I giggle sliding my phone into my back pocket and walk into the living room and sit down on the sofa with my steaming cuppa, waiting. After a few minutes, the silence grates my nerves, so I switch on the TV just for the comfort of the noise.

When he finally knocks on the door I jump, nearly spilling my tea. Taking a deep breath, I steel myself for the fight ahead and go to open the door.

“Ethan,” I say in greeting, stepping back to let him in. He looks like shit, his hair is a mess and he has dark circles beneath his usually sparkling eyes, they look dull and tired. “You okay?” I ask as he comes in.

He grunts, shrugging as he slips his jacket off. Leading him into the living room he stops dead when we enter.

“Wow.” Is all he says, looking round in awe. I smile proudly and look around the room seeing it with new eyes. It does look amazing. “So, this is what you were doing this weekend, huh?”

“Yeah…” I drag out the word stalling.

“Listen, I’m sorry, okay? I was a dick. I’m going through some shit at home, but that is no excuse for not calling.” He looks so sad, I almost want to pull him in for a hug. I would if I didn’t think he’d get the wrong idea.

“If you need to talk, I’m here. But I won’t allow you to behave the way you did, and I will not tolerate you taking it out on the twins.”

“I get it, I do. I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again,” he says, sitting down seeming exhausted.

My body sags in relief as the threat of fight leaves me. This is new, I like reasonable Ethan.

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