Page 52 of Big Island Horizons
“It’s okay.”
“Is it? You seem down. You have for a while.”
She nodded. “There’s something that we need to talk about.”
“What is it?”
She pressed her lips together and looked down, summoning her courage. “Zeke’s in town.”
“Your ex-husband Zeke? Since when?”
“I don’t know exactly. But he showed up at Haumona last week.”
“That’s why you haven’t been working your usual shifts.”
“Yes.”
He stood up and paced, filled with visible agitation.
“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner.”
“How did he know where to find you?”
“Tourists posted a picture online and he found it somehow.” She sighed and shrugged. “He knows I’m from Pualena, and it’s a small town.”
“Did he threaten you?’
“Not exactly.”
“What does that mean?”
She opened her mouth and closed it again, wondering how to explain. “He didn’t threaten me or do anything illegal. He just showed up at the shave ice place and talked at me. Asked questions about Rory.”
Tenn’s eyes narrowed. He shook his head and resumed pacing. “I don’t like this.”
“Me neither, but there’s not much I can do about it.” She hugged herself. “Would you stop pacing, please? You’re making me nervous.”
“Sorry.” He sat down next to her and put his arms around her.
Immediately, her nervous system settled. Not all the way, but mostly. She leaned into him and let out a breath.
“Have you filed a restraining order?”
“I did.”
“And you know where he’s staying?”
“No.”
“So how…?”
Lani chuckled. “Kekoa’s been covering my shifts. He served him today. Made his day, I think.”
“Does he know where you live?” he asked, holding her close.
“I don’t think so.”
“But you’re not sure.”
