6 ~ Alone in The Heat.

JULIAN’s POV

“Ring Ring Ring!”

Dad’s phone blares through the room, ceasing the chance for him to notice me properly. His gaze drops down to the table as he answers the call.

His brows furrow slightly as he alternates between Nikolai and I, like he's wondering what to do about us.

Nikolai doesn't stop teasing me even as dad is on the call. He licks his lips, throwing a quick glance at me before focusing his eyes on his food.

The phone drops from Dad's ears, “I'm sorry to have cut the dinner short, but I have to go,” Dad announces, shooting up from...