#Chapter 122: Clash

Kadeem made it home around dusk. Inside the cabin, Mateo looked up from a large box he stooped over on the floor. “Just in time.” Kadeem scowled. “For what?” He sat his sunglasses and keys down on the sideboard near the door. Mateo tore off a piece of tape and smoothed it over the box. “Moving me out of course. This was the last box I had to pack. Everything is ready to go.” Kadeem sighed wearily. “I thought you had already taken over most of your things.” A sharp laugh escaped Mateo’s lips. “No,” he said. “Just a few things here and there. I left the bulk of it - especially the heavy things - for you.” “Nice of you,” Kadeem said. He fell onto the sofa. “If you can afford that swanky condo, maybe you can afford some movers?” “My things are too delicate. I don’t trust anyone else, plus - I’ll owe you.” Mateo smiled. Kadeem growled in response. Grumbling, they set to work. They were done by 9, and after, Mateo took Kadeem out for their drinks at a fancy downtown c