On the other hand, it leaves Yulian and me alone, which isn’t ideal. My brother isn’t the best company when I’m already on edge. He has no filter, and there is no one as good as family at driving you f*****g crazy.
“I should have nipped that goddamn rumor in the bud a long time ago,” I growl to no one in particular. “I shouldn’t have left it to run its course.”
Yulian slumps into a seat and kicks his feet up. “Some rumors run their course. Others just pick up steam. Especially when there’s a little truth to them. Streisand Effect. Like Barbara. The singer, you know?”
I turn to my brother as my irritation melts into anger. The kind of anger that requires an outlet. My fists clench.
Yulian notices. “Hey, c’mon now, you know what I mean.”
“I don’t, actually. Why don’t you explain it to m
