ROUGH CUT by Wyatt Dani

Author:Wyatt, Dani
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dani Wyatt
Published: 2019-07-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Betty

“WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU doing this to me? Do you have to make things harder?” Dennis bangs the heels of his hands on the steering wheel as I stare out the car window on the way to the bank. I can almost hear him grinding his teeth, and I have to say I’m worried.

“It’s not good for you to get so worked up...maybe we should make an appointment—”

“That’s what you’re always saying! You always say that! I don’t need a fucking shrink, Betty, I need money. That’s what you were supposed to bring to me. Fuck. Fuck!”

When I got home, Dennis was sleeping, of course. It took him two hours to get up and moving, even though he had no problem griping at me from his bedroom the entire time before he managed to get himself up and reasonably presentable to go out into the world. I used the time to play with Tornado who had no food or water and nearly tackled me when I’d opened my bedroom door.

I also did a little sewing on a dress I’ve been working on, and that always calms me. I’d found the fabric on clearance a few months ago but didn’t have the vision of what it would become until last week. It’s a white background with tiny cherry clusters on green stems every few inches.

The fabric feels luxurious, and I decided a sleeveless sort of wrap dress with a ruffled V neck and hem would be nice. The entire time I’ve worked on the dress, I’ve thought of Roan. If he would like it. If he would think it’s sexy or stupid.

After last night, I’m pretty sure the sexy would win.

“Sorry,” I mumble, my stomach in knots as I think about Roan and how I hated lying to him this morning about why I needed to come back home.

It was more half-truths than outright lies. I told him Dennis had a medical issue, and that I wanted to be with him at his doctor’s appointment. When he offered to come with us, my heart warmed and broke at the same time.

So, I guess it is true Dennis has medical issues, and there are often appointments to go to. But there are no doctor’s appointments today. Just me, giving him money for ‘bills,’ which somehow keep popping up.

I hate how intimidated I am by my big brother and wish I could find my backbone, if only for his sake—because I do think he could use a professional’s help here—but I can’t. I just keep hearing my mother’s voice, telling me Dennis is my only family and family sticks together. That he would need me. That it was now my responsibility to take care of him. And as hard as I try, I don’t know if I am.

“I mean.” Dennis throws a hand up as he speeds around the curved dirt road, making me grip the door handle to stay centered in my seat. “I told you when I texted you at work that I needed the money.

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