My mother strolled in right behind me and dropped her bag onto the foyer table, then walked upstairs as I made my way into the living room. “Hey guys.” Austin didn’t even acknowledge my presence, Ethan looked back. “How was the mall?”That’s it? How was the mall? “It was okay. Can I talk to you?” I asked. Without looking at me and staying focused on the game. “Can it wait five minutes? I need to finish off my mate here.” Disappointed, I said, “Yeah, I’ll be in my room.” Ten minutes later, my mother popped her head in. “Soph, I’m getting ready to start dinner. Did you need help getting downstairs?” I looked at my alarm clock. Where the hell was he? “No. I’m doing okay on my own.” Ethan came up behind her. “Mrs. Gerrard I didn’t know you were home.” Sighing, my mother turned around.
