is no one there, but then I am blocked by a few
voices at the door. I know I shouldn’t listen in on
the guys’ conversations, but Patrick’s voice makes
me stop dead in my tracks.
“Guys, I don’t know if I can get away just now.”
“You?” Jay speaks. “Just you with nothing to tie
you down, you who can’t wait to jump in a new
saddle? Don’t bullshit us, Patrick. You’re the only
one who has nothing to lose.”
Patrick doesn’t answer but remains silent for a
few minutes.
“Is there something you want to tell us?” Liam
asks.
I sneak a bit closer to see as well as hear what’s
going on. Patrick shakes his head and moves,
getting ready to leave the room. When he raises his
glance he sees me and stops at the storage room
door.
“Excuse me, guys,” I say embarrassed, realizing
that by now they’ve all seen me. “I didn’t want to
disturb you, but I need to grab a few things,” I
mutter nervously gesturing with my hands. I can
feel I’m about to start crying again for no good
reason.
“No problem,” Patrick cuts it short. “You didn’t
interrupt anything, we’re done here.”
I look down at my hands because I can’t look at
any of them.
“Hey, is everything okay?” Jay asks, looking
first at me and then at Patrick.
