Chapter Seven
Owen
“Did I see you and Daisy out for a sunset ride?”
Why are little sisters so annoying?
“You wait for me to get back just to bust my balls?”
“You left everything on, so I knew you were comin’ back. So, is that what I saw?”
Yes! Yes, it was!I wish I could shout for everyone to hear.
“Well, I don’t know, Livvy. Is it?”
“Why can’t you ever answer a question?”
“Why do you ask questions you already know the answers to?”
“Whatever. You two go riding alone often?”
“Don’t you have a party to host?”
She doesn’t budge. Arms crossed, feet planted firmly where she is. My little sister has been a force since the day she was born. To most, she seems unmotivated and lazy because shestill lives at home. However, she’s motivated by chaos, fun, and getting into everybody else's business.
“I made her a saddle for her birthday. We took it for a test ride.”
“Shut up! You made her a saddle?”
“Again, you’re asking a question you already know the answer to.”
“Where’s my saddle?”
“I made you a pair of chaps for your birthday last year. Per your request.”
“Well, if you’re taking orders...”
“Be nice and I’ll think about it.”
“So, Daisy, huh?”
I don’t reply because I’m not a liar. Instead, I take a turn around the barn, ensuring the horses are good and everything’s closed up.
“Everyone else in this town may be blind, but I’m not.”
“And what is it you think you see?” I flick off the light in the tack room and close the door behind me as I head to my truck.
“Listen, I get she’s Cal’s sister, but you two deserve to be happy, you know?”
I agree, little sister.
“You don’t need to worry about me or Daisy,” I say, over my shoulder, Livvy hot on my trail.
“I’m not worried; I just want my brother to be happy. Is that against the law, Officer Swift?”
I wrap my arm around her neck, pulling her to my side. “Thanks for looking out for me, kiddo.”
“So, you gonna fill me in?”
