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“I’m proud of you, babe.” I wish I were there, at her side, wrapping her in my arms.
“Fingers crossed and pray to every saint that James doesn’t retaliate.”
Let him fucking try.
“You sure you don’t want me to come with you?”
“As much as I’d love that, this is something us girls need to do together.”
“I understand.” I open the fridge and grab the leftover box of pizza. “I’m here if you need anything. Call. Text. Send a raven.”
Her voice turns gentle. “I know, and that’s why I love you so much.”
It’s heaven, hearing her say those words.
Sure, we’ve sharedI love yous plenty of times, but it hits different when it’s more than friendship.
Never did I think we’d be as intimate as we are now.
“Keep me updated.” I plop down on the couch and take a bite of the cold pizza.
“I will,” she says in almost a whisper.
“When are you coming home?”
“I’m going to stay at Margie’s tonight, so we can catch up and be there for each other.”
Even though her staying with Margie means she won’t be with me, I smile. Carolina has never had many girlfriends and was thrilled when she and Margie became close. It broke her, losing that.
I nod even though she can’t see me. “Good luck, baby. I love you.”
“I love you, and thank you for having my back.”
My hand goes to my heart. “Always.”
* * *
I pause my game,tossing the controller onto the floor, when my phone rings.
Two hours have passed since I last heard from Carolina. I’ve refrained from calling or texting, waiting for her even though it’s been killing me.
It’s a dick move for frowning when it’s Kyle’s name on the screen, not hers.
I hit answer. “Yo.”
“Hey, brother,” he says. “I have good news for you.”
Leaning back on the couch, I kick my feet onto the table. “I hit the lottery?”
“Even better. You can become my neighbor.”
I straighten. “Really?”
“Really. I talked to Chloe, and she’s willing to work with whatever you need. I’m going to text you a contact we have from the bank, so we can get you a loan.”
The first thought that comes to my mind is Carolina.
Living with Carolina.
