Chapter 43; A Beautiful Stranger

Becky's POV

“Hey Frank, just in time for dinner.” Phillip smiled.

“Lucky me,” Frank muttered. He wasn’t smiling but was looking at us suspiciously.

“Are you okay?” He asked me.

“Yeah, I am fine. What is that?” I asked, pointing at the bag he was holding.

“I brought you dinner,” he said.

“Guess you will be okay then,” Phillip told me. “Take it easy, okay? I will see you tomorrow.”

I nodded, slightly disappointed that Frank had shown up. I knew Phillip had been about to kiss me, and had been looking forward to it. I watched him walk back to the house.

“What was that?” Frank asked, frowning.

“Nothing. Come into the living room,” I said.

“You look upset,” he said.

“I am, just a little bit. Tomorrow is the anniversary of my Dad’s death,” I said sadly.

His frown cleared. “I am sorry about that. Here, I brought you some pizza.”

“Wow, thanks. Join me, let’s eat.”

We sat on the sofa and began eating the pizza.

“How was your day? Hope you weren’t bored?” He asked.

“No, I was okay and you?”

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