“Why?” Pax asked.“Because the guy hates me and wants to see me fail,” I answered, taking the coffee.“Or your superior expects more from you,” Britt suggested.“Nope, he hates me,” I said, sipping my coffee, then leaving.“Can you hate a ghost?” Pax asked Britt.“I’m not sure, but it’s a possibilit
#Chapter608The next dayPresleyI woke up and made my way downstairs. My brothers were up and eating. I walked over to the coffeepot and poured a cup of coffee, then sat down between Parker and Paxton.“How are you feeling this morning?” Payton asked.“I don’t know,” I answered, shaking my head. I
I stood there, looking at the people talking along with others. What the hell? Then everyone looked at me, then disappeared.The front door opened as my brothers walked into the house.“Did you talk to Pops?” Payton asked Parker.“Yeah, Ma isn’t handling it well,” Parker answered.I stood there, con
#Chapter609HelpPresleyI sat in a chair in an office as my knee shook. Dr. Shaw watched me.“How does this work? Do I tell you my life story, and you shrink my head?” I asked with nervousness.“You talk about whatever you want,” Dr. Shaw answered.“I never saw a shrink. I don’t know what to do,” I
“Whatever,” I said, rolling onto my side, facing the wall. The medication kicked in, and I fell asleep.I opened my eyes and saw someone sitting on my bed with me. The person looked at me.“Did you enjoy your nap?” The woman asked while grinning.“No,” I answered, sitting up.“Oh, too bad. I didn’t
“Say what?” Payton asked.“Yep, you heard me. I don’t know if it’s the grief or what?” I replied.Presley came downstairs and into the kitchen. We all looked at him. He said nothing to anyone as he got a cup of coffee.“How did you sleep?” Payton asked.“Fine, but Parker snores,” Presley answered.“
#Chapter610Girl’s nightNoraAfter hanging out with Presley, I went back to my dorm room. It was nice to hang out with someone since all the girls were busy with someone. Plus, Presley needed a friend.I figured a night of watching movies would work. I picked up some snacks on my way home, and when
“Oh,” Kaylee responded with surprise. “I’m sorry to hear that.”The girls didn’t say much.“What about you?” I asked. “Are you dating someone?”“I did, but guys have a weird issue when you’re grieving the loss of your brother,” Kaylee mentioned, surprising us. “My brother died on the job, and it was