Ruby
The long stretch of silence ushered in a heavy wave of awkwardness. Not even the usual sound of vehicles driving by was heard. It was as if the world stood still after my confession. I stared at Stephen, whose eyes were as wide as saucers. I remained frozen, not sure what to do or say.
Finally, Stephen responded… one word. “Julian?" he spat.
I gulped and squeaked. “Do you have another brother?"
“No." He growled. “That no good, underhanded…that's why he's been so much more smug than usual."
“What?" His reaction wasn't what I'd expected. I thought he'd be upset and accuse me of being a… floozie. It wouldn't be deserved, but if one didn't know the full story, that was what I appeared to be.
Stephen glared at me. “When did he seduce you? The night I introduced you to him? And to p
