Unexpected guest

Chapter 40

Aaron brought out wine from the fridge. We were all drinking but mildly. I realized that any time I sensed alcohol around me for a while, I cringed because I remember the night out with Bella and Derek. It led to some unforeseen circumstances. I had kept the stuff he bought for me in my room but I worried that all of it felt suspicious.

I turned to Aaron, "What exactly happened?"

"How was work?" He knew what I was asking about but he chose to not answer. He poured me another drink before I could hesitate.

"Nothing much."

I never bought Elliot's story about being in the area. He specifically wanted to come here, to show up unannounced. He sat there quietly just staring around for some time then going back to scrolling on his phone.

"I don't buy your story, Elliot, "I said. "Why exactly are you here?"

"Why didn't you tell me that your brother was around?" He was turning the table because he didn't want to show off the real reason. They were both keeping something from me.