I ground my teeth against the need to follow her, unable to answer him.
“You’re fucked,” he said, after a moment of silence.
“No kidding.”
It was going to be the longest four weeks of my life.
four
ELODIE
I scrolled through the texts I’d missed, worrying more with every one I read.
They were supposed to meet me at the coffee shop after their last class ended, so I’d known they’d be panicking when they couldn’t find me. Reading the messages still made me feel bad about it, though.
Vi
Where are you?
We’re here
I don’t see your stuff
Are you in the bathroom?
Randa
Hello?
Elodie??
Vi
I just checked the bathroom, and it’s empty
Where are you?
Randa
I just stalked your location, and it says you’re here
But you’re not here
So where are you?
Vi
I’m calling the police if we don’t hear from you soon
You’re moving now. Why are you moving now?
Where the hell are you going?
Randa
You know we have no choice but to follow you
Vi