Chapter 7: THE GUILTY CONSCIENCE AND THE AFFAIR
"What with the serious face?" Michael furrowed his brows when he saw Arlo glare at his computer, as if that thing had offended him in some way.
Arlo closed the tabs he worked on and turned around to face his little brother. "What is it?"
"Aubrey is downstairs, she insisted on meeting you, it's been a great effort to keep her in place." Michael scratched his head. He looked upset.
He had the same facial features as Arlo, but he was a little bit skinnier than his older brother, with red hair and honey brown eyes. He had just dyed his hair a few days ago and got scolded by their parents. Though he was twenty-five, you couldn't see the difference between him and a sixteen-year-old teenager, since he still acted like one.
"You are okay with River, right?" Michael took a book from the table and flipped it open casually. "I have not seen her for two weeks. Is everything alright with you two?"
"Yes." Arlo's eyes turned dark at the mention of River's name. It had been two weeks since that night and he had not yet gotten any proper sleep. He didn't want anyone to bother him.
"So? What's the deal with Aubrey? She has been looking for you recently and you have not once met her."
Arlo took the book from Michael's hand and then stood up. "I am going to meet her."
And without saying anything anymore, he walked out of his work office room, but he still could hear how his brother sighed about how he missed River badly. The two of them were very close.