After the pool, I went up to my flat to take a quick shower and change, picking out a pair of grey sweatpants and a black t-shirt. I wasn't planning on going anywhere. Once dressed, I brushed my hair quickly and headed back down to the house to see if I could make myself useful for Amanda. Things may have been awkward between us, but I did want to help out around the house and take a load off her plate.

Spending time with the dark-haired beauty was just an added bonus.

"Anyone home?" I called out as I entered the kitchen through the back door.

The kitchen was spotless—as...