Chapter 44. My Guest

Reese

I grabbed at the discarded towel and wrapped it around me before I ran towards the kitchen and locked myself in the bathroom located in the far corner.

I pressed my back against the door, listening to the muffled voices from the living room. I could hear mom’s voice, and then Enzo’s, but I couldn’t understand what they were talking about.

A few moments later, I could hear mom in the kitchen, and I slowly opened the door, peeking out. I saw her preparing two cups of coffee with her back facing me.

I decided to step out of the bathroom very quietly, scared that he might catch me. My heart was about to break my ribcage from pounding so hard as I tiptoed away from the kitchen.

I sighed in relief when I finally reached the living room, and there I saw Enzo watching me with amusement as he leaned against the couch, his arms folded across his chest as if nothing had happened.

I rolled my eyes at him before I trudged my way upstairs, my heart