Rebound: Book 2 of the Mischiefs series by Evelyn Sola

Author:Evelyn Sola [Sola, Evelyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-06-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 30

Seth

Layla’s been watching me since I talked to her a few hours ago. After we drove by the school, we went to the grocery store because my dad fucked up the groceries and didn’t get the right vegetables for the dinner he’s demanding. He’s in the living room now, happy as a pig in mud while he and Jasmine destroy the house. He’s making forts with blankets, but each time he makes one, Jasmine jumps on it and laughs like it’s the funniest thing. Dad pretends to be angry, but even a toddler doesn’t buy his anger when he’s laughing harder than she is.

Layla stands next to me while she chops zucchini, onions, and mushrooms.

“I can do it,” I tell her. “You can relax or whatever. Make yourself a drink. You probably need it after the shit I unloaded on you.”

“I’m so much better at chopping veggies than you. You need me.”

“On what planet are you better in the kitchen than me?” I ask. I look at her cutting board. She’s good, but she’s not Seth Wakowski good. I bump her with my hip and push her out of the way. I take an onion and channel all the Julia Child YouTube videos I’ve watched.

“Can I say something?” she asks.

“Are you asking your husband’s permission to speak?” Her eyes widen at my question. I grin at her. “Yes, you have my permission. Go on.”

I laugh when she points the knife at me. I easily take it from her and put it away.

“I didn’t grow up like you did, and this is not pity, but I’m sorry you grew up that way. I hope this doesn’t upset you, but I like your dad.”

I roll my eyes at her. “That does not upset me. I get it. I like the dynamic between your dad, mom and Donna.” She groans and makes a face. “I’m glad you like him. You can be the buffer when we visit.”

“After you left for UConn, did you go a long time without speaking to him?” She lowers her voice and cranes her neck to make sure my father doesn’t hear. He’s too busy running after Jasmine to pay any attention to us, but I get the feeling that Layla feels bad at the thought of me abandoning him for any length of time.

“We didn’t talk for about five days. He blew up my phone every day, but I wouldn’t answer. I blocked him, but that only lasted a few hours because I felt so guilty, but I was still so angry. I told myself that I was not going to look back, but I was lying to myself. So, I asked our old neighbor to check on him for me on the fifth day. He called back and said he found him in his room crying under a blanket. I felt so guilty. I called him, and he cried like a baby into the phone. After that, I promised to contact him every day, and I kept my word.

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