Crazy Lady

Kira realised Austyn was right. Her arms were sore from sleeping inside a cramped car. She handed over Joshua to Austyn. He carried two kids effortlessly and didn’t put them down until they’d reached Kira’s apartment. He walked into the bedroom and laid down the twins on the big bed. His movement was so gentle, both kids were still fast asleep. Kira watched him tuck them in. He planted a kiss on Jennie’s forehead, then on Joshua’s. ‘Don’t they need to get washed up before bed?’ he whispered after he closed the door. ‘Then why didn’t you wake them up?’ Kira asked. Austyn fell silent. He couldn’t bear to disturb the kids. ‘It’s fine,’ Kira said. ‘They’ll wake up after a couple of hours. I’ll get them to brush their teeth then. There’s no school tomorrow, so they can sleep in.’ Austyn nodded. They were now standing in the living room in awkward silence. Neither knew what to say. Austyn checked his watch. It was past ten pm. ‘It’s getting late,’ Kira said. ‘I won’t keep you then.’ Austyn s