30: Sideways

CHRISTY:

My heart continued pounding like crazy as we entered my room. It suddenly felt hot and all evidence that I was sleepy was left in my system.

Damn it. Why did I say yes again to this setup?

You said you pity him. This man had been nice to you and you were the only bitch who treated him unjustly.

“Clean room. I hope this will always be set up every single day. Not your clothes on the floor and your underwear unwashed.”

My room was not like this before. This was surprisingly clean.

“Won’t you thank me for cleaning your room?” Everette asked.

Right. It was him. We were the only people in this big mansion. It would be lovely if little kids were running in the hallway while shouting as they played. But with our situation, it won’t be happening any moment from now.

“I did not tell you to clean them for me.” I had plans of cleaning it when I came home, anyway. But then I forgot.

“I want to do it for you. Do you know my love language? It's an act of service.”

That explained why he