Amelia
Same.
Amelia
Except I can’t fly since I’m 9 months pregnant. I’ll mail him Rex’s shit
Catalina
Who even thinks like that
Catalina
Anyway, come here early. Carter can deal. I’ll make him sleep in the barn if he complains.
Layla
You and I both know that man is glued to your hip
Layla
Brian didn’t do anything
Amelia
ur lying
Catalina
don’t lie bc i will find out
Catalina
Okay, but are we talking Ruby Ridge early, like tomorrow?
Layla
Yes bitch, aren’t you paying attention?
Amelia
good i need girls time.
Catalina
wow layla rude
Layla
catalina shut up
For the first time all day, my smile doesn’t feel forced; my girls, my soul sisters.
But it kills me that I lie to them about how Brian really treats me. I just don’t want to say anything,I can’t.
I stand there, that small spark still in my chest, and begin opening drawers. My duffel bag falls onto the bed with a thud. I fold clothes, roll up jeans, and pack toiletries into side pockets.
Our bedroom door creaks open again. Brian’s heavy footsteps reverberate off the wood, and the soft jangle of his keys comes into auditory reach. My stomach drops before I even hear his voice.
