Chapter 8: Invitation To Home

Chapter 8: Invitation To Home

Eltan Storm

"See you tomorrow then, Faith," Mark said before he stepped out of the car.

Faith tried to roll down her window to say bye, but I locked it. Assuming the button was broken, she started waving at him. So I drove off, cutting her off mid-wave.

Besides, I pinned Mark's location in my GPS. With the way Faith and he chatted all the way while making me feel like a third wheel, I didn't think I would feel comfortable keeping him alive very long.

Once we were out of Mark's lane, Faith turned her gaze at me and earnestly said, "Thank you for dropping Mark off."

"It was no problem." As long as I got to see you.

"Sorry if we made you feel left out."

"It's okay. It's not like we three have anything in common to discuss." What was I saying? Where was this understanding side of me coming from? Didn't I throw this side of me under the rug when I took over the gang?

She smiled. "That's very understanding of you. Thank you."

"You know, you have to stop thankin