Loren POV
Alex and I decided to get up early and make sure that the minivan that Lichenstroff rented for us was packed and ready to go before the others arrived. However when we arrived we were surprised to find Riley already packing.
He noticed us and put down the box he was carrying.
“Hey guys, I...uhm...I wanted to get both of you before we left,” he began. “Things have been awkward lately and it’s my fault.”
He paused briefly to gather himself. I could tell that this was extremely difficult for him.
“I wanted to say that I’m sorry, for everything. I should never have inserted myself into your business, starting a fight with you, Alex,” he said.
“I don’t regret telling you how I felt, Loren, but I want you both to know that I don’t want to come between you guys.”
Both Alex and I were quiet for a moment. I was glad this was happening, this was a start to mend the awkwardness between Riley and me. Alex, however, did not look entirely convinced. But he did not say anything.
