ASTRID
“What is it like to play the knight?”
I pivot, walking backwards to lean on the porch railing. “What do you mean? I'm no knight, Lisa.”
“Everyone seems to think you are. Ava said you played a part in Dad’s release. She couldn’t stop gushing about you over the phone last night.”
“Ava isn’t everyone. Her opinion is probably based on our friendship.”
“Is it?”
“You sound upset. What’s the problem?”
I’m not upset. I’m trying to understand what makes you think you belong here. That you could barge into our private moment and act like you are part of this family.”
I smile without pausing.
“Ava is my friend. We’ve bonded over work, conversation about family, love, life in general, and I honesty consider her as a part of my life now. I don’t know if you understand what I’m trying t
