Chapter 14

I almost flinched at the sound of his voice. Today's Friday. Yes, why did I forget?

Court had adjourned yesterday for a case my dad was working on and he was supposed to be back today.

"I believe I asked you a question " my dad folded his arms.

Fudge. What do I say? The truth..doesn't really sound like the truth now that I think about it.

"Yeah, sorry. I was out with a friend," I told him. It wasn't exactly a lie but my dad raised his eyebrows all the same.

When he makes that expression, he reminds me of Corey. Sometimes I wonder if I look like that too.

"Out with a friend," my dad repeats, "while your little sister was home alone, you were out with a friend?"

At times like this, I knew it was best not to say anything.

"I'm asking you a question."

"I'm sorry, it won't happen again."

My dad runs his hand through his wavy, dark hair. "See that it doesn't."

I nodded and started heading upstairs.

"Cora," he called.

I stopped. "Yeah?"

"I didn't know you had friends."

"Me neither,"