Unexpected

Chapter 29

"Things aren't always what it seems..."

Chapter 29

"Hello Tara "

Kate ...

Here i am standing on the stairs looking at Kate as if she has grown a third eye.

"Aren't you going to hug me ?" She gleefully says opening her arms wide .

What?

"Oh um sorry..." I walk down the stairs , slowly making my way to her . Like in movies , eh not really. She joins me half way and wraps her arms around me . I am taking aback by her sudden move but I hug back nonetheless . She pulls away after one minute ten seconds , I know because I counted .

"T-" she is cut off by my father

"Well isn't this lovely? The whole family gathered huh? Now if you all lazy asses could help with the shitload of groceries I have in the back of my car it'd be great . you too Grace" he then walks out of the house .

"Speaking of family ; where's Raymond" I ask Grace for her husband avoiding the awkwardness I'd be enduring if I stayed with Kate .

"He's dealing with some pack thing " she answers, a pot of ice cream in hand

When did she get that ?

"Oh okay " I say walking out of the house to help dad with the groceries.

**

The day went by faster than I thought it would and before I knew it was bed time .

"Okay here's how we'll proceed " mom says as we all reach the bottom of the stairs

"Grace you'll take the guest room and Kate..."

Please don't do it . Please don't do it .

"...You're sleeping with T"

She did it

We all nod and head to our respective room .

"So..." Kate muse striping out of her clothes

"Any boys ?" She turns to face me grinning.

"So you can steal it " I say without wanting to, her face fell

"Sorry it just ... Came out"

"Pff it's okay though , I deserve it" she says looking into her luggage. "Tara I'm -"

"Time to sleep girls" mom bangs the door then walks away.

**

"Strike !" I cheer as all the ninepins tumble down.

" I Thought you hated bowling " Harry rolls his eyes

"I never said that I hated it said that I was suck at it "

"that your fifth strike" he says , annoyed

"Don't be a sour looser" truth be told I cheated ; I used my power to knock them all down .

"Whatever . do you want something to drink?" He asks , his mind else where .

"What's wrong ?" I hold His wrist as was about to walk away

"Nothing's wrong . Why ?"

"You seem a bit off" I let go of him

"It's just ... I'm fine " he walks off .

*

"What ?" He snaps

"Nothing" I say

"Then stop staring"