Closer (Completed) Dark Romance

Chapter 16

Worried about what might ensue between Eve and Rick, I spent the night at my sister's house. I wanted to make sure everything was going to be alright before I left, especially with Eason and Alexis. When they are a little older, I hoped they would understand a little more about how adults behave.

I called Nancy the next morning to inform her I couldn't come in for my shift. I explained to her what happened between my sister and brother-in-law and since she knew Eve, Nancy was more than understanding of the situation.

Everything seemed to settle down between Rick and Eve as the day progressed. Though they barely spoke to one another, I could sense they both regretted the fight.

But I wondered what they were arguing about. What did Rick do that made Eve so furious? Their relationship wasn't any of my business and I knew that. I wasn't going to press my sister to tell me if she didn't want to.

Before dinner time, I decided to go home. I was reluctant to leave their family, but I couldn't hang around forever.

It was best for them to sort it out themselves, something my dad used to say to me.

I finally returned home to my apartment after a long weekend.

While making dinner, ramen noodles with eggs and vegetables, I checked my phone just in case I missed a call, but nothing. Henry didn't ring me today. He must have been busy with work, I reminded myself. As I ate and watched the news channel, Lily walked through the door.

"Ay, mi amor, you're finally back," Lily exclaimed, setting her groceries on the kitchen table. "Where were you all weekend? I was worried. You were with Henry, right?"

I didn't confirm nor deny the question and only smiled at her.

"I knew it." She placed a few pasta boxes in the cupboard. "Now that you have a boyfriend don't forget you have friends too."

"You know I would never," I assured her.

"So, did you guys ..." Lily trailed off, raising her brows with a curious look.

"What?" I blurted until I figured out what she had in mind, but didn't refrain from saying. "Lily! Of course, not! You know me. We've only been dating for a few weeks. Besides, I didn't spend the whole weekend with him. I was at Eve's last night."

"I was just curious," she replied jokingly. "But between two lovers, it's bound to happen anytime. Alright, I won't ask anymore."

Lily trotted off into her bedroom and in the meantime, I tried to focus on the news anchor and what he was saying. But her words wouldn't leave my head.

It was bound to happen. Did she mean what I think she had in mind?

I suddenly recalled Henry's message again and immediately shook it off. Nothing happened last night. I was sure nothing happened.

Henry was a gentleman.

The next week went by rather slow. Henry only texted me once on Tuesday. He asked me how I was doing and I replied with a simple message since I didn't want to bother him too much. From what Adam and Lily advised me, men didn't like clingy women.

It rained all day Wednesday from morning to night. Business was slow and not much happened. We did receive a special order for white tulips, but since we were out of them, it was quite disappointing. I also called Eve to ask her if everything was okay. Although she adamantly protested that it was, I had a feeling things weren't, which slightly worried me.

On Thursday afternoon, I made up my mind to visit Henry at his workplace. He might have been busy, but I needed to see his face, even if it was for just a second. It would be quite interesting to see him in action again.