Black Hair

‘I’ve no doubt,’ Austyn said, ‘but as the husband and the father, it’s my responsibility to stand up for my family.’ Kira was nodding halfway when she remembered something. ‘Then why did you ignore my text? You didn’t answer my calls. The kids were crushed when they thought you weren’t coming today.’ Austyn shifted his gaze away. ‘Um, my phone was on silent mode. I didn’t hear the calls.’ He took her hand before she could ask more questions. ‘Come on, let’s go get the kids.’ After they had lunch in the school cafeteria, the twins said goodbye to their parents. They still had two more lessons in the afternoon before school was over. Austyn dismissed the chauffeur and took the wheel himself. On the way home, Kira suddenly said, ‘I have something to do.’ ‘Which is?’ ‘I need to find a hair salon.’ Austyn glanced at her. ‘Your hair looks fine to me.’ Her hair had grown past her ears. Austyn loved the smooth silky feel of it. ‘You are not thinking about cutting it, are you?’ ‘No. Just a trim