32|Playing House

~Kai~

The words were on the tip of my tongue. This thing between Benny and me was anything but ‘all fun’ for me.

My words obviously affected her. I better choose my words wisely around her from now on. She could lie, but her eyes showed a mixture of surprise and pain. But before I could set the record straight, my phone vibrated on the counter. Like a child caught with one hand inside the cookie jar, my heart leaped in my throat.

If Klaus had called yesterday, I would pick up the phone in a heartbeat.

Benny glanced at me with furrowed brows when I let the call move to voicemail.

Klaus would want me to call him ASAP. I know the drill.

“Is that okay with him?” Benny asked.

“What?” I tossed the potatoes in the bowl, making sure I seasoned them well.

Benny removed her mittens, leaned on the counter, and sipped her coffee.

“You ignored his call and let it go to voicemail,” she said over her cup.

Satisfied that all the potato wedges were evenly seasoned, I set aside the bowl. I n