338 REPERCUSSION

“Have a good day, babe…” Ethan said as he leaned down to kiss Madison's cheek. “You too,” she replied with a soft smile, “what are you doing for lunch?” “Uhm, I was thinking about using that opportunity to go check up on Luka at the hospital; our friends might be thinking we have abandoned them at a critical time.” “Nuh uh, they will only be thinking that about you. Because, unlike you, I have actually been available.” He immediately felt a slight guilt at her statement because even though she had meant it as a joke,i t was true. “You know how busy I have been with work and…” he started to explain, but she smiled before gently cutting him off. “I know baby, I was just messing with you,” she stood up and threw her hands around his neck, then pulled him into a kiss. “Alright,” he drawled as the kiss ended,” I'll see you later then?” “Duh, of course you will; I live in your house.” Ethan grinned as he playfully pinched her cheek,” I love you.” If only he hadn't told Isabella t