Chapter 24

ETHAN

I left the house around the time I usually head to the bookstore, but today, instead of going there, I went to Brent's house.

Brent had a workshop a few yards before the actual building in the compound. I first noticed the changes Brent had made from the outside; it now had big modern lighting that gave it a bold look.

I stood near the entryway of the workshop, my eyes tracing Brent's every move as he worked. He turned and looked at me, and a smile dawned on his face.

“Hey there,” he said, walking towards me. “I forgot you said you would be coming early.”

He put his hands behind my waist, pulling me closer as we kissed.

“You know what?” he let out, “I just have to finish up something here. I will join you inside in no time.”

“Don’t worry, I will wait here.”

I feasted my eyes on the view of the interior of the workshop, which was, mind you, not what I was expecting. The room itself was really attractive— from the beautifully polished wooden floors to the carefully arranged tools