Love and Home Always Near
Language: en
Liam Archer lost a bet with his newly adopted “little sister.” The punishment: be single for a month. So he handed me the divorce papers. “Just sign them. It’s only for a month. You’ve got to have a sense of sportsmanship.” I didn’t say anything. I just obediently wrote my name. Not long after, Liam lost another bet. “This time, I have to spend the night with her. We’re just talking, nothing else. Don’t get any ideas.” As he spoke, a small, square foil packet fell out of his pocket. He cleared his throat, made an excuse about a work emergency, and headed for a hotel. Once he was gone, I…