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“I don’t like him following me, it’s annoying.” Lily leans in and lowers her voice conspiratorially. “The guy can’t watch me 24/7 and he doesn’t know I watch him too. I know when he won’t be around.”
Fuck.Like tonight?
“How did you get past the building security?” I ask. “I’m sure Dylan wouldn’t be happy about you letting yourself into our apartment.”
She shrugs. “I’ve watched them too. They’re funny, I don’t think they like their job much and spend too much time watching TV. I know when they won’t be paying attention and I have a key, not a problem.”
There’s a smugness to her words and the triumph she outsmarted us, and my stomach churns.
Lily guides me towards the dining room, to the table neatly set for two. Awkwardly, I sit. The nearest cordless phone is in the next room, but everything is on the table, prepared. There’s no need to ask her to fetch me anything so I can leave the room.
“Eat up!” She digs into the meal, blonde hair falling across her shoulders as she takes a mouthful.
“I’m not really hungry. Baby takes up all the room,” I say with a light smile.
“You have to eat something.” She shoves the bowl at me. “I made it for you.”
Reluctantly, I pick up my fork and stab a chicken piece. I can’t eat. This situation has wound fear so tightly around my insides I wouldn’t be able to swallow. Silence continues as I nibble on the edge of the chicken, mind jumping from possibility to possibility what to do next.
“I’m tired, Lily. I planned on an early night. Should I call you a cab?” She looks up, mouth pursed. “We could catch up tomorrow maybe?”
She chews a mouthful and studies me, and my scalp prickles at the hardness in her blue eyes. “No. Somebody should be here to look after you.”
The door to the flat opens and closes, and Lily’s head snaps around before she drops her fork. Her surprise turns to a smile. “Do you think that’s Dylan? I hope so.”
I bloody hope so too. “I’ll see who’s here.”
Before she can protest, I pull myself to my feet and rush out of the room, straight into Jem.
