The Harper Family (Wattpad Version)

Keeping an eye on things

Odin

Since Dad and Elias were in Myrtle Beach for a week, it gave me time to work on the bathroom. Plus, I had to keep an eye on my idiot cousins.

Kyler sat next to the bathroom's opening. "I can't believe Oliver left Jordin to oversee the church. Is he insane?"

"No. Oliver isn't stupid, contrary to what Jordin believes."

Kyler chuckled.

"So, what will you do about your fantasy girlfriend?"

"There's not much I can do. I didn't even catch the girl's name."

"You didn't bother to ask her name? Shouldn't you have asked before sucking face with her?"

"It's not like we plan to talk further. She and another girl showed up. I doubt they were even old enough to be at the party." I finished putting up the last piece of drywall.

"What about Liam?"

"What about him?"

"How is he doing since his girl dumped him?"

"He's probably acting like a jackass."

Kyler chuckled.

"Liam doesn't take defeat well. My brother acts like an asshole when things don't go his way."

"Damn. Here I thought my brothers were bad."

"My brother can't get his head out of his ass. Then he wonders why girls get pissed at him. I thought Dad would kill him for the stunt he pulled at his graduation."

"That shit was hilarious." Kyler roared with laughter.

"Who the hell steals a horse?"

"Have you met the brothers?"

I shook my head. Val wasn't into the bullshit his brothers were. He would rather not deal with it.

"So, when does the next project start?"

"This summer. Dad and Elias didn't want to take on another project until after Val and Marty came home for the summer. Plus, they've been dealing with a client who's a hardass." I grabbed drywall tape and mud and started taping the seams.

"I need to meet my pops." Kyler stood up from the overturned bucket.

"How's that going?"

"It's going pretty good. I get to log my hours for my degree. Later haters." Kyler left to meet Kayden.

I gave Kyler a nod and finished taping the seams. Once I finished, I mudded everything. It would take a couple of coats of mud before I could paint.

A few minutes later, Roman stuck his head into the bathroom. "The bathroom's coming along nicely."

"Once it's painted, I can add the flooring, a standup shower, toilet, and sink."

"Did Kyler take off?"

"Yeah, he had to meet his dad so he could log his hours."

Roman shifted in his spot.

"What?"

"Are you okay? You don't seem like yourself."

"Yeah, I'm fine." I shrugged.

"Are you sure?"

"I'm just staying busy."

Roman nodded but didn't press me any further. It wouldn't matter because I wouldn't tell him the truth. I didn't tell Kyler the entire truth about that girl and me. Even though we didn't have sex, I connected to her.