Chapter 23 Ridiculous Competition

TAMMY’S POV

I follow Sean out of the basement parking lot and into the elevator that leads to our penthouse apartment.

He ignores me the whole ride up until the elevator stops and the metal doors slide open into the foyer. Sean walks left toward our room and I head straight for the kitchen, needing a long glass of water.

As I enter the dimly lit kitchen, I see Sue leaning against the granite bar counter with her usual dirty martini in hand.

Great, just when I thought this day had finally come to an end, I have to deal with her.

Sue looks up at me from her drink. “Darling! I was oh so worried! I’ve been waiting up all night for you.” her expression sounding deliberately insincere. Or maybe it’s just that my bullshit meter has reached its maximum capacity.

“I’m alive, don’t worry.” I say sarcastically as I skulk to the refrigerator and grab a bottle of water to take to my room. I start making my way to my room to avoid any further conversation but she has more to say.

“Well, listen, I