Chapter 27

“You are still here,” Annabel told Bret after she returned from her room and found him seated in their living room. She had felt a little awkward after her Mum said she had feelings for Bret and had excused herself to go to her room, hoping that Bret would leave first but he didn’t.

Bret lifted his gaze to her, not sure why he was still in her house anyway. He guessed he didn’t find the strength to go back to his house yet and deep down had hoped that Monalisa would show up.

“Yes, I just wanted to sit here for a while, I will be on my way now,” Bret said, standing on his feet, deciding to go home.

“Oh, okay,” Annabel said, shrugging her shoulders a little bit. “Hold on a minute Bret,” she said again after Bret started walking towards the front door.

Bret paused and turned to face her, already knowing what she was going to say.

“About what my mum said earlier…” Annabel was saying when Bret interrupted her.

“What about it?” He asked, peering into her face, suddenly feeling a little irr