KARA’s POV
He shook his head."I'm not sure when she's actually coming back.And about coping, I'm doing okay I guess. We make sure to have video chats when she's less busy. I know the type of woman I'm with. So I've grown used to it over time."

"Was it always like this?"

"Yeah. But in the recent months it got worse. But I mostly went with her if I could though."

A short pause, "Aren't you going crazy in here though?Sitting home all day?"

"Well some people actually love working from home. Me, inclusive."

"Doesn't it get boring? Being cooked up in here?"

I rubbed my cheek a little and sighed. "Sometimes. Joey doesn't want me working though."

"Typical Joey. He always said that when we were much younger. That he was uncomfortable allowing his wife stress herself out or work under anybody."

We lay on the grass together and I asked him, "What was growing up like?"

"It was great. Our parents loved us to bits and spent a great deal of time with us when they could. Joey and I fought alot though as we were so different,"

He laughed a little. "I was the trouble maker though, most of the times. A total rebel too."

"I'm not surprised. You do look like one. And you also look like a flirt," I bit on a nail.

"What? Because I'm hot and sexy, I'm automatically a flirt?"

"Hot and Sexy?" I scoffed. "My husband is the sexiest man alive,"

He laughed quietly. "Of course. He is your husband. Anyways, I was a flirt. Not anymore though. It had to get boring at one point. Besides, I met my girl and things just toned down a bit."

"So she basically brought you out of your hoe phase? She must be really special."

"Ha!" He smiled but said nothing else.

Few seconds after he was asking, "What's your married life like?"

"I had a lot of expectations to be frank. And I wish I could spend more time with Joey but then he gets so busy."

"Do you have friends though?"

"My brother is my best friend." I answered." I'm not really the social type. My two close friends aren't here anymore. One had to move to Texas and the other to Italy. We just keep in touch over the phone. And now I work indoors anyways, so..."

"Ah that's sad. I can be your friend."

I was chuckling. "Really huh? Only if you promise not to be a jerk."

"I don't make promises,but I'll try my best" he stretched his hand for a handshake and I took it with a smile.

"Friends," I said.

*******

"How's your leg now?" Dylan was asking me. He had come over for a visit to check on me and see how I was faring.

"Way better. Can't wait for it to be 100% okay.Should be in a few days" I told him taking a sip of my fruit drink.

He lowered his voice, "House boy is fine as hell! You didn't tell me he looked this good"

I chuckled, covering my mouth as well as my eyes darted to where Julian was seated with his laptop in front of the television.

Dylan and I were in the dining room.

He and Dylan had exchanged pleasantries the moment he got into the house.

"He's not all that fine," I rolled my eyes.

"Hell naw. If I were to be gay by any chance, I'd totally ask him out.

"What?" I laughed. "Shut up. Okay, him or Joey who's more handsome?"

"Joey is a fine man, no cap. But I'd have to give it to Julian. I'm sorry, Mrs."

"You're just something else," I smiled.

"And you mentioned he is been cleaning and cooking too? And he is good at it? Perfect husband material."

I scoffed. "Yeah he is been good in those areas. Doesn't stop him from being a jerk. By the way, I did introduce him to freelance writing to get him off my hair. He is doing pretty well."

"That's awesome. At least you have some company now. Since your man isn't around most of the times."

I sighed sadly, remembering.

Dylan's phone started beeping.

He picked it up and from the conversation, I was able to guess instantly who it was.

He had an apologetic look on his face the moment he got off the phone.

"I'm sorry I've got to leave."

"Its Audrey yeah? Just the few hours you wanna spend with your sis, she doesn't want that?" I frowned.

"Come on, Kara. She just needs me urgently."

"Yeah right. Just leave if you wanna," I waved my hand at him.

"Dude, don't start."

"Start what? Just go to your girlfriend. She needs you more than I do."

His face broke into a small smile.

"What are you smiling about for?"

"You sound like a needy ex right now."

I rolled my eyes and tried to stifle a smile. "Whatever. Just get going."

"I love you okay? Take care of you!" He leaned in and kissed my forehead goodbye.

"Drive safe," I told him.

He and Julian greeted each other before he rushed out of the house.

I walked over to Julian and peered at his screen from behind him to check what he was up to.

"You can stop your warm breathing down my neck now," he said and I flushed a little. I didn't realize I was doing that.

"Or if you wanna kiss me, just say so."

I pushed his head and he laughed.

"Stop making expensive jokes like that. I am married. To your brother, jerk. One day he is gonna hear your silly jokes."

"And do nothing. He knows I do not mean what I say 80% of the time. I just be saying whatever. Don't take me seriously, Kara."

"I just wanted to see what you're working on."

"I'm beginning to enjoy it and also get the hang of it.I hate to admit, but thanks to you."

I gave a small smile. "That's great,"