He clears his throat, finally glancing at me. “I didn’t say slacker, but that it might be hard for you to understand that I enjoy working. Being a doctor is who I am, and knowing I can’t be at the hospital with my patients worries me. Not that you care.”
“Don’t put words in my mouth. I said to relax, which you’re incapable of doing. Considering you can’t do anything about being stuck here with a ‘fucking trip,’ you might as well take advantage of the time off. But you know what?” I stand, grabbing my mug. There’s no emotion in his face as I scowl at him. “Be miserable all you want. Alone.”
I march toward the stairs and don’t look back. He can sulk by himself. Just because I don’t have an intense career doesn’t mean I’m a worthless trust fund baby. If he’d bothered to ask or tried to get to know me, he’d learn there’s a lot more to me than that. He’s just like everyone else and has made opinions about me based on what he sees on the surface.
Once I’m in my room, I decide to take a bath in the jet tub while finishing my coffee. Cami always has it stocked with a variety of bath bombs, lavender oil, candles, and bubble baths. It’s just what I need after Ryan ruined my morning.
I pair my phone with the Bluetooth speakers in the wall and jam out to Halsey who I have a major girl crush on. Her voice soothes me as I soak in the tub.
After a while, I decide to FaceTime my sister, Piper, to let her know I’ll be here longer than expected. She’s three years younger than me and a famous YouTube star. It’s kinda funny because we’re so opposite. I prefer to stay out of the limelight, and Piper lives for it. She’s a perky, blond lifestyle vlogger and a natural extrovert. While I’d rather stay behind the camera, there are times when she’s had me in her vlogs.
“Hey, what’s up? I’m doing a live video on Instagram,” she answers.
“Well, excuse me,” I mock. “I just wanted to talk to my sister. So I’m stuck in Roxbury.”
She looks into the other phone mounted on a tripod stand. Piper takes so many pictures and social media videos, she had to get a work phone so she could use her personal cell for calls and texts. “Okay, guys. I’ll be back shortly for my ‘get ready with me.’ Love you!” Then she blows kisses before ending it.
“What’s going on? You’re stuck in Roxbury.”
I snicker, shaking my head. “You’re so extra,” I mock, giving her my best kissy lips.
“Shut up.” She flips her long hair and pouts. “Now tell me what happened.”
“We got twenty inches of snow, and we’re basically stuck here until they can plow the roads. Could be days, and Ryan isn’t happy about it. Let me correct myself…” I clear my throat dramatically. “He’s not happy about being stuck with me.”
“Why would it take days?”
“We’re on a private road and it’s on the outskirts of town, like in the mountain area. It’s not a priority. Plus, Roxbury’s population is like two thousand. They probably have one snowplow.”
She chuckles. “True.”
“And we’re supposed to get more snow. When I looked out this morning, I could hardly see a thing. It’s windy too.”
“So yeah, you’re definitely stuck there for a bit. Now tell me about Ryan being a jackass.”
I snort because I’ve told her about Cami’s brother a few times. She knows I think he’s attractive but his pissy attitude and dull personality ruin it for me. He’s always been on the serious side but since the pandemic started he’s changed a lot. He worked in the ER at one of the largest hospitals in the city and saw the worst of it.
“He called me a fucking trip when talking to Eli and Cami,” I explain. “And he’s just been super moody. I mentioned relaxing while he’s here, and he blew up over it. Basically said I was a spoiled brat who had nothing to worry about.”
“Wow…” She pops a piece of gum in her mouth and starts smacking her lips. “Sounds like he needs to get laid. Maybe you can help in that department.” Piper waggles her brows.
“Yeah, that’s not happening. He can’t stand me. For whatever fucking reason.”
“Sounds like this could be an opportunity to get him to like you. Show him the real Kendall Montgomery—inside and out.” She shrugs, popping a bubble. “Both stranded in a mountain cabin surrounded by snow. Kinda sounds romantic to me.”
I laugh though not hating the idea. “Add in watching Hallmark movies by the fireplace and I’d be in.”
“See? Worked for Cami.”
“Yeah well, I’m not Cami. Eli was in love with her so that’s different. Ryan only sees me as his sister’s annoying best friend. We’re supposed to be decorating the cabin, but it looks like I’ll be doing it alone since he’s set on being an asshole.”