I’ve had a successful lazy day. I’ve only gotten up to pee; everything else is piled up conveniently on my coffee table.
My phone pings, and I groan at whomever is interrupting my day. It’s not like they know, but it’s an inconvenience I’m not thrilled about, nonetheless.
Ledger:
Family dinner on Sunday? Whose house?
I have to give big bro credit. Lennox doesn’t want to leave his cabin currently, so leaving it open gives Lennox the option to invite us over. I doubt he will, but it’s worth a try.
Willow:
We have options now?
Me:
I’m taking my house out of the mix, so that narrows it down for you.
Ledger:
Why do you hate people in your space? You have a huge house. Why did you buy it if you are there all by yourself?
Me:
Well, big bro, thank you so much for asking. I bought it because I could. I bought it so that I had space to do whatever the hell I wanted without all the busybodies in my business, including you.
Am I irrationally angry at the question purely because my head is still a mess because of Arlo? Possibly, but I don’t need this shit from my family, whatever the reason. I busted my ass for my land, house, and workshop. I don’t need to give anyone a reason why I need this much space. The simple answer is because I wanted it and I could.
Ledger:
Sorry. Overstepped on that one.
Me:
I’m being a dick, sorry.
Lennox:
You guys can come here if you bring the food.
Little bro breaking up Ledger and me by doing something he really doesn’t want to do hurts my heart a little. I know he wants normalcy, but I also feel like shit that we’re fighting over stupid shit when he has real battles to fight.
Willow:
You sure? You don’t have to. Hell, you don’t even have to come to family dinner if you don’t want to. I can always drop a plate off afterwards.
Lennox:
That’s sweet, Will, but I’m sure. There’s space, and it’s time to rejoin the chaos.
I chuckle at that. He absolutely doesn’t want to join the chaos, but hopefully getting back into a routine, even if he’s still staying in his cabin, will help him in some way. God, I hope it helps him.
Ledger:
Ainsley and I will bring the food. Thanks forhosting, Lenny.
Maybe this weekend is turning into something eventful. A date and family dinner with Lennox again? What else could possibly happen in my normally mundane life?
Chapter 11
