Page 131 of Sorrow & Strangers

Unknown

I’m allowed to watch you in your house.

I think for a moment.

Summer

Only in certain rooms.

Unknown

Which?

Summer

Living room and kitchen.

The two least personal rooms in the house. I know it’s a long shot, but I have to try.

Unknown

Bedroom.

What a creep.

Summer

Absolutely not.

Unknown

Then no deal.

Summer

Why do you want to see my bedroom?

I ask the question, but the answer is glaringly obvious. Still, I’m going to force him to say it, force him to put in writing just how much of a pervert he is.

Unknown

To protect you.

I frown, a little surprised by his reply.

Summer

You do not need to see my bedroom to protect me. Plus, you can’t enter the house anyway.

Unknown

So when someone lurks in your bedroom planning to end you, you won’t blame me for being unaware due to your pride?

Summer

You are the only thing that lurks in my bedroom. Now tell me the truth about why you want to watch.

He starts typing a couple of times, and I hold my breath, anticipating his confession.