Cindy Forbes
Two days had gone by and Ethan hadn’t so much as texted me since the fundraiser party. I couldn’t believe how he made me seem like a fool in front of Michael and Katherine. I had to admit, she was pretty good-looking and he had looked stunning dressed in a suit but that wasn’t the point.
I pulled my hoodie over my head to prevent getting soaked from the rain. I could not remember the last time I felt so nervous. Okay so maybe I did but it had been a while anyway. I arrived at the address Katherine texted me and looked around. The gallery was across the street so I waited for a break in traffic to cross the road. Once I was sure it was free, I stepped unto the road and halfway across was when the car appeared seemingly from nowhere. I didn’t have time to react or think. It all happened too fast. The car horn was deafening. It screeched to a halt
“I think this one looks a lot like you, I mean the facial structure is almost identical, what do you think?” Katherine pointed at the monkey in the middle that had its hands crossed as it looked to the side.“No, I think that expression definitely matches yours more.” I nudged her in the shoulder and she burst into laughter.
Cindy ForbesAfter I finished the movie and there was still no sign of Ethan, I decided it was time to leave. I stood and picked up my bag. My gaze went to the red lingerie that lay on the floor, it seemed to mock me but I was determined not to jump into any conclusions before I got an explanation.
My finger hovered over my phone screen as I had an internal debate on whether or not to send a particular message to a certain someone. Was it worth it? Did I need to involve myself in something that probably wasn’t my business?I cringed at the memory of the young girl in Ethan’s car two days ago. She had called him 'baby'. Even if I wanted to brush her presence off as them being related, no sister calls her brother baby right? Especially when she was the younger one. The whole thing seemed off to me. I wondered if I should contact Cindy or not? Did
Would he want to protect his daughter from me, did he think I was dangerous? I brushed the thoughts out of my mind. He let us hang out so that should count for something.Are you still there?Katherine texted.
I realized Ricky was right. My life was finally starting to take shape and Donny showing up would only throw into havoc once again. Especially, if he knew or even suspected that I had ratted him out to the police. I suddenly realized something. “Ricky, have you by any chance been following me?” I asked carefully. “What? No. I only arri
When the movie was over and the lights came back on, we got up to leave. I let Katherine walk ahead of me when I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I stopped in the middle of the aisle and felt someone bump into me from behind but when I turned, people still walked about and no one stopped to acknowledge it. I figured my abrupt halt caused the collision so I kept moving. When we got out of the viewing room, I tossed the empty popcorn pack and cans into the bin.“That movie was amazing, guys!” Laura squealed.
I could not believe that what started as a great day ended in such a manner. Katherine did not even look at me when we left the cinema. We waited quietly for the bus to arrive and she got on the one headed in her direction. Just before she left, I gently took her hand in mine.“I’m sorry,” I whispered.“So am I,” she si