A Habitual Liar

‘No, leave it to me. She’s going to find out eventually. I’ll do it tomorrow…Maybe I’ll have another episode of migraine. I’ll head to the hospital. Jesse can give me a check-up. He’ll tell her I’ve got my memory back.’ Kira’s mouth hung open. She stared at Austyn’s back. ‘Bring Isabel with you. Kira’s probably going to flip out once she finds out the truth. I need your wife to—’ Austyn paused when he sensed a disturbance in the air. He gripped his phone and turned around slowly. Kira’s eyes were wide open with disbelief. Austyn swore. ‘Hey, watch your language!’ Luca protested. ‘Not you. I gotta go.’ Austyn hung up and entered the living room. Kira staggered back. ‘Stop!’ He went up to her. ‘Kira, I can explain.’ She spun around and ran. Austyn caught up with her in two long strides. He drew her into his arms, pinning her in place. ‘Kira, listen.’ ‘No!’ She thrashed violently. Her fists struck Austyn’s shoulders. ‘Let go of me!’ ‘I’ll let go if you calm down.’ ‘No!’ Austyn sighed. ‘I