Never Forgotten (Never Forgotten Series) by Kelly Risser Read Free Book Online Page B

get lunch,” I said.
    “Are you sure?” When I nodded, she gave me a small, tired smile. “Then I’m going to go and lay down again. Try to kick this thing once and for all.”
    “Do you want me to bring you something?”
    “No thanks, hon. I’ll eat later.” She turned to leave, and then looked back. “By the way, your room looks nice.”
    “Thanks.” I looked around, pleased with my progress. It was starting to feel like my room. It was a decent place to break, so I went to the kitchen and searched the fridge and cabinets. It was my first time in the kitchen without Grandma Mary there. I took advantage. The kitchen was well stocked, but I didn’t feel like cooking. I settled on a turkey sandwich, chips, and a Diet Coke. I was rinsing off my plate when the doorbell rang. Who was here?
    I ran to get the door. If Mom fell back asleep, I didn’t want whoever it was to wake her. Opening the door, I found Katie and Evan. What was I wearing? Oh yeah, jean shorts and a tank top. Did I put on makeup this morning? Yep. Relax.
    Evan looked as hot as I remembered. He wore cargo shorts and a polo shirt. He smelled good, too. It reminded me of fresh air and herbs. He leaned against the doorframe, keys in hand.
    “Um, hi,” I said. “What’s up?”
    “Mind if we come in?” Katie asked as she proceeded to walk around me. She looked around the room. “Did the movers come?”
    “Yeah,” I said, wondering why they were here. “Yesterday.”
    “Thought so. There’s more furniture now. Looks nice.”
    “Um…thanks.” I watched as Katie tried out the leather recliner from our old house. She leaned back in the chair and smiled at me.
    “Katie,” Evan drawled from the doorway, clearly amused at his sister. “Maybe you’d like to tell Meara why we’re here…”
    My face flared with heat. Would I ever be able to control that?
    “Grandma Mary called this morning,” Katie said from the chair. “Asked what we were doing. She said you were home unpacking and might need a break.”
    “I’m pretty much finished. What’s up?”
    “We’re heading into Halifax for the festivities.” Katie stood and smoothed the hem of her sundress. “Do you want to come with us?”
    “Sorry for just dropping in,” Evan added. “I thought Katie called first.”
    “Whatever, Evan.” Katie rolled her eyes at him before she winked at me. “You might want to grab a jacket or something. It’ll probably cool off a bit later tonight.”
    “Um,” I mumbled. “I’m not sure…I don’t know if I should leave my mom alone…”
    Katie peered across the empty living room. “Where is she?”
    “Sleeping. The migraine’s bothering her.”
    “Still?” Katie asked.
    I nodded. “Sometimes they last a few days.”
    “It’s okay if you don’t want to go,” Evan said.
    The problem was that I really wanted to go. Should I leave Mom alone? What if she got worse? On the other hand, Grandma Mary did tell Katie and Evan to come over and get me.
    “No, I’ll go.” I would leave a note for Mom in the kitchen. She could call my cell phone if she needed me. She might even be awake. “Be right back.”
    “We’ll wait for you in the car,” Evan said as I went to grab a coat. I was going to have to keep a close eye on my grandmother. She seemed to like to meddle. She could have given me some notice. I would have spent more time getting ready and less time unpacking. On the other hand, I was going to hang out with Evan. Right, Evan. Definitely called for more makeup. I stopped by the bathroom and added a bit of shadow and lip gloss, tossing the tube of gloss in my purse. On my way back down the hall, I checked on Mom.
    “Mom?” I whispered. She didn’t respond. Her back was to me, but she appeared to be asleep. I jotted a quick note in the kitchen and left it in the middle of the table.
    “What took you so long?” Katie teased as I climbed in the backseat.
    Before I could answer, Evan spoke. “What are you talking about, Katie?