Chapter 49

It was sunset and I was still sitting in uncomfortable silence with Xavier. He spent his entire day watching boring TV shows and playing video games.

I had no idea if he had lunch, I only know he had some pancakes in the morning. I stole glances at his face whenever he was not looking, he had no idea how it was killing me to be ignored.

I've never had Xavier ignore me this way before, he always played silly pranks and although they were all annoying, it made us bond.

His eyes flickered to me and he turned his face the moment my eyes held his. My phone jittered in my hands and I accepted the call, it was mom.

"Hi, mom."

"Emily. How are you? How's your brother?"

I looked at him, "he's fine. I am too, You and dad have been out all day."

"Yeah, we didn't want to disturb your sleep."

"Oh."

Not sure of what to say, I grinned and moved my fingers through my hair and waited in silent.

"Your dad and I won't be coming home tonight."

"Why n