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conversations that he wasn’t looking for a girlfriend—he was finished with relationships. He’d been burned by women too many times, and wasn’t looking for it to happen again. He wanted a physical relationship with someone, but not an emotional connection or a girlfriend—although I felt a shift in his attitude towards me. I was seeking excitement and he promised just that.
    Before we finalized the plans, I told my brother about the upcoming trip. My brother remembered him from high school, but wanted to check him out since it’d been fifteen years.
    “I told my brother that I’m coming to see you.”
    “What did he say?” Kayden asked.
    “He said he had a call to make and immediately hung up on me,” I replied.
    “Think he’s calling some of my friends?” he asked.
    “No doubt—knowing my brother, he’s looking for any red flags.”
    “I have to tell you something first.” Nervousness filled his voice. “I have been arrested and am currently on probation.” was the next statement out of his mouth.
    Stunned, I didn’t know what to say or think. He didn’t seem like a criminal, but a hard-working kind-hearted person… probation? Should I run? Fuck. I’d never invited trouble into my life before, but this was Kayden. My brother would find out if there’s a reason for me not to go. I’d wait until he gave me the okay.
    “What happened? What did you do?” I implored.
    “Well… it’s the reason my last relationship ended. I’m surprised you didn’t find it online.”
    Weeks ago I do a search on him, but nothing interesting or notable was found.
    “Where’d it happen?” I said.
    He told me the location and I instantly searched online with his name and location. All of a sudden my browser was filled with information about his arrest. I skimmed the stories, looking at his mug shot, and trying to absorb the information.
    “Please don’t look it up, let me explain what happened first,” he stated very quickly.
    Too late, I had already become inundated with the gory details.
    “I won’t look it up. What happened?” I asked trying to sound convincing.
    Damn, why did I have to read the story? They couldn’t be entirely true.
    Kayden recounted the entire evening to me.
     

     
    I remember it like it was yesterday. Although my body was filled with liquor, my memories of that evening will be seared in my brain forever.
    It all spiraled out of control. I had a few drinks with friends after work. I called Lisa to let her know that I was leaving and I’d be home soon. She was livid; she didn’t want me hanging out with friends after work.
    “Hey Lisa, baby, I’m on my way home,” I said.
    “I told you not to go out tonight. Have you been drinking?” Lisa asked in an accusatory tone.
    “I had a couple with the guys, no big deal,” I replied assertively.
    “I told you not to drink anymore, let alone hang out with those losers. Don’t fucking come home tonight!” Lisa yelled.
    “Where the hell am I supposed to sleep tonight, Lisa?” I asked.
    “I don’t give a shit. You’re not welcome here. Don’t come back here tonight or ever. I’m done with your bullshit and lies. You’re an asshole, and not worth the misery anymore. I’m through… we’re through!” Lisa screamed into the phone.
    Click. Silence.
    I quickly walked out the door, hopped in my work truck, and drove erratically towards home.
    “Evening, John. Can you open the gate for me, please?” I asked.
    “Sorry sir. Ms. Jackson said that you no longer live with her. I am not to let you in the front gate.”
    “John, come on. You know I live here, I didn’t move. She’s just angry with me. Please,” I begged.
    “Sorry, nothing I can do about it, sir, unless your name is on the lease, is it?” John asked.
    “No, it’s not.” I had a sinking feeling in my stomach.
    “Nothing I can do then. I can’t let you into the community if you’re no longer a resident,” John stated to me in a matter-of-fact tone, but