Chapter 86

I have finally unpacked the clothes I want to keep handy into Arrick’s spare room wardrobe, and every other box is piled neatly in the corner. With the speed the Carreros get things done, I should have an apartment sooner than later. I’m looking forward to having my own space, though, and if last night is anything to go by, staying here will get harder as time passes. The sooner I move out and get some distance, a real step up in my life, and get this show on the road, so to speak, the sooner I will feel better.

The drive home was strained, mostly silent, and Arrick hadn’t even tried to talk me out of my mood. He left me to stare at the scenery, lost in my thoughts, and listen to the radio. Four hours of music and heavy silence, with only the odd conversation about food when he stopped at a drive-thru. I have lost all will to try today, and he is doing what he does best. Submerged in his head, mulling over God knows what and presenting that cool facade to the world as though h