Yes, Mr Knight novel Chapter 34

We were sitting at the marble square dinning table midway through our take out dinner. Mason was sat at the head of the table while Eoin and I were sitting across from one another.

So far the chat between them was going good,it made me think that Mason didn't mind me inviting Eoin to stay. I know this is only supposed to be me and him-No family involved. But I felt bad,Eoin looked a little upset as he looked through that box of old photos yet seeing Mason again cheered him up.

Mason is so guarded with the people that are in his life-with pretty much everyone actually. I've noticed how strained of a relationship he has with his Father,I know that they don't spend any time together unless it's in the office. That business seems to be all that he cares about.

"Business wasn't doing so good so my Father had to sell up. It's a shame really since that place was supposed to be my future."Eoin brought his bottled beer to his lips and gulped.

"I didn't know."Mason rested back in his chair with the look of guilt on his face."If you ever want a job in the city you know where I am."

"In the tallest building-I know!"Eoin smirked."You're doing well for yourself Mason.With a thriving business that you're going to take over as your own pretty soon-Money galore and your own home."Eoin looked across the table at me."As well as the gorgeous Jamie here,to share it all with. You must be happy!"

That about sums it up doesn't it. Money, a fancy PH apartment and a strong business. Mason has everything he could possibly want in life. Eoin is wrong about the whole sharing it with Jamie thing,I would never take Mason's money. I appreciate Eoin's words though.

I chuckled lightly."You're sweet. Thank you!"

"Money isn't everything."Mason picked up his scotch glass and drank, the noise of the ice moving in his glass was the only sound at the table for a couple of moments.

"Something your Mother used to say, quite often actually."Eoin sighed."My Father is still broken up over what happened,you know how close they were.

I sat silently at the dinner table. Now there was talk of Penelope I wanted to hear what Eoin had to say,maybe I'll finally find out the truth.

"I'm sure he is."Mason said,with arms folded on the table. He looked away and it was clear that he was uncomfortable with the situation.

"It was a terrible night,one that none of us will ever forget."Eoin was holding his beer bottle between his hands,scratching the paper with his thumb nail."Your accident,it's not something that my Father blames you for."

Blame is brought up yet again!

"What accident?"I asked,because my curiosity had gotten the better of me and I just wanted to know. Once and for all!

"You don't know?"Eoin asked,before looking in Mason's direction."You didn't tell her what happened,I don't understand."

"That's enough!"Mason said,Harshly." This is not something that I want to discuss,i didn't tell her because I simply didn't want her to know."

"Why-What's going on?"I looked between the both of them hoping that one of them would give me an answer. I'm sure whatever it is,it's not as bad as Mason is making it out to be.

"You're together. You should tell her." Eoin was looking at Mason,before turning his attention to me. He exhaled loudly."Jamie..."

"I said that's enough!"Mason snapped, and stood from his chair in a rage. "Dinner is over,you should leave before you say something you'll regret."The tension was in the air between them,between all of us actually. Mason left the table and took the stairs up to the second floor.

Eoin and I were left sitting silently in an uncomfortable situation. He stood from the table and released an audible sigh."I'm sorry,Jamie. I should never have intruded on your night. Thank you for dinner."Eoin grabbed his coat from the rack and put it on.

I walked towards him,pulling my grey wool knit cardigan over."I'm so sorry about this. When it comes to his Mom, I know how reluctant Mason can be to talk."

"I didn't mean to push him,Jamie."Eoin picked up the brown box of memories and walked towards the front door. I walked him to the front step feeling the breeze of a January's night. Eoin turned around and looked at me."I was surprised when Harry told me about you and Mason. He never let's anyone in,I thought he would have told you."

"He's guarded,I've tried but nothing seems to break through his walls."I shivered,feeling the cold against my skin.

"Maybe with time..."Eoin smiled lightly."It was nice meeting you,Jamie. Tell that cousin of mine that I'm sorry, Would Ya!!"

"Bye,Eoin!"I watched him retreat to his car,before I closed the front door of the beach house. I stood in silence,looking around the downstairs and the emptiness in front of me. Now what to do?

Clean I guess-It's clearly obvious that he needs his space right now. I'm not going to disturb him. I walked to the dinning table and picked up the plates from our take out dinner. I guess I better get stuck in.