I spent more nights at her house than at Kapena’s over the next few days. I went home Sunday, to pack a bag and pick up a few things to take to her place, and saw him. “Are you paying my sister rent?” I shook my head. “No. I still live here.” “But you’re spending all your time at her place. Seems like you should be paying her rent and half her utilities.” I nodded. “I’ll talk to her about it.” He shook his head. “I didn’t peg you for someone who would use her like this.” I spun on him, pissed off and not afraid to show it. “Excuse me?” “That other asshole she dated took advantage of her, but he never stole from her.” “What exactly did I steal from her?” I demanded, crossing my arms. “You’re living at her place for free. You don’t see that as stealing?” “If she came here, and stay

