Until Mitchell by Emma Louise & Boom Factory Publishing

Author:Emma Louise & Boom Factory Publishing [Louise, Emma]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boom Factory Publishing, LLC
Published: 2022-03-10T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

BAILEY

My parents have been gone for a few days now, and they've made it to California to be with my sister when she gives birth, which should be any day now. I've thought about requesting a few days leave so I could maybe fly out to meet my niece or nephew once they've arrived, but with me only being in my position a few months, I’m not sure it will be possible.

I already miss having my family around, especially my mom. I forgot how much I love having her to talk to. I'd broken down before she left and told her that I'm pretty sure Mitchell's father hates me or at the very least doesn't like me very much.

She told me I was overreacting, of course, but I just can’t shake the feeling. Gareth doesn’t like me, and I’m more than a little afraid of what that might mean for Mitchell and me moving forward.

“Penny for your thoughts,” Mitchell’s voice cuts into my daydream. I realize I've zoned out again. The movie on the screen has been playing for who knows how long, and I haven't seen a single scene.

“Huh?” I try playing dumb, hoping he won’t push me to talk.

“That guy just killed three people in the most gross way ever, and you didn't even flinch. What's going on in there?” he asks, shifting the arm that is wrapped around my shoulders to tap lightly against the side of my head. I have to resist the urge to burrow in even tighter against him. How is it that in such a short period of time, I already crave the feeling of safety I get every time I'm in this man's arms? It shouldn't be possible, but I'm already addicted to him.

“Sorry, I zoned out. It's been a long day,” I finally reply, hoping he lets that be the end of the conversation.

“Or has it been a long week? You've been acting off since the weekend. You ready to talk about it now?”

“I don't think your dad likes me,” I blurt out before I can stop myself. I want to claw the words back the second they're out there, but I know this needs to be said. If I'm right and Gareth does have an issue with me, I'd rather know now before Mitchell and I get too deep into this thing we're doing.

Who am I trying to fool? I'm already too deep into him. If this is a deal-breaker and Mitchell ends this, I'm going to be heartbroken. We're lying together on the couch, Mitchell on his side with me pressed close along the side of his long body. The silence stretches endlessly between us, turning the atmosphere tense.

“I know,” I ramble, trying to break the unease I've created. “I probably sound crazy, but he was looking at me, and I could just tell he was not thinking good thoughts, and I don’t know, I just got this vibe....” I trail off when I realize he hasn't said anything yet.

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