The realtor arrived and our private conversation was cut short. I put a good word for her and pulled some strings to help her get approved. After that, Lili asked me if I could help her get her stuff from the hotel and get her son from daycare. To which, I agreed impulsively. To me, it felt so good. I felt like I was the head of the family, doing all the responsibilities that I was expected to do. Her son, Theo adores me too.
I cancelled all my appointments that day too and went home with a heavy heart. Dammit, I’m not supposed to be invested this way in Lili’s life but I am and that’s a problem waiting to happen. While I was on the drive back to the place Dani and I shared, I evaluated myself, and whether I admit it or not---I was happy with Lili. So happy.
My wristwatch tells me it’s past midnight. Dani should be asleep. I used my key and thought that it was best to sleep in the guest room tonight. I made my way inside the dark living room.
Click. The lights were on.
“I know where you’ve been, Mal. Don't try to deny it. She’s back. Why are you seeing Lili?” Her voice quivered a little but her eyes were murderous.