“No problem, mum. I’ll check on them. I promise.” It was probably about the 5th time that Amanda had assured Rosa that she’d check on Aubrey and Rhys. Amanda could understand Rosa’s worry. She had her doubts too. Sure, he’d come a long way since he was placed in their home, but 16-year-old boys didn’t always know how to handle the responsibilities of adulthood.
It was late afternoon when Amanda finally found the time to drop in and check on Rhys and Aubrey. She didn't bother to knock or ring the doorbell. Instead, she quietly unlocked the door and stepped in. As she did so, she spotted, not just Rhys but, a young brunette, lying on the floor. They were all over each other, and Aubrey was nowhere in sight. “Ahem.” Immediately, both Rhys and the girl jumped, startled by Amanda’s sudden presence. Before Amanda could say anything else, the girl dashed off, leaving Rhys still sitting on the floor, caught red-handed. Amanda put her hands on her hips and glowered at Rhys. “Where’s Aubrey? Mum sent me to check in on you both, as you apparently ignored her message tonight. I’ll make sure she hears about this.” Rhys sighed. “Aubrey’s in her room, painting. I picked her up from school, made she she did her homework, made sure she ate dinner… She’s happy and safe. What’s the big deal?” Amanda finally closed the door and stepped into the house. “The big deal is, that responsibility is more than just doing those things. I mean, what if Aubrey came out here and caught you and the girl? What kind of example would that be for her? What if something happened to her in her room while you two were out here fooling around? What if--?” “Okay, okay, I get it,” said Rhys, looking annoyed. “Sorry. Do you have to tell Teun and Rosa? They trusted me to do this.” Amanda could see the sincerity on her new adopted brother’s face. She sighed and relaxed a bit. “Fine. But don’t pull something like this again. Especially not while you’re watching Aubrey.”
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