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“No, school’s fine. It’s just that exams are approaching, and it’s busier than usual,” I tell him.
“Is it a guy? Need me to make a few calls?” He raises an eyebrow with the question.
“I’m curious… what calls would they be, Xavier?IfI said a guy was bothering me, I mean?” I mirror the gesture.
“I’m the best criminal defence lawyer in the state, Lucy. I know people,” he says.
“Right. Anyway, it’s not a guy. That’s the problem. There haven’t been any guys for months,” I groan.
“Good. Are you becoming one of thoseI’m woman, hear me roar, and I don’t need no mankind of chicks? Because I totally support that movement. For you,” he’s quick to add.
“Haha, no. I’ve just been busy.” I don’t know why I don’t tell him that I have some creeper sending me cryptic messages and leaving bloody blue tulips everywhere. I should. I’m sure he could find out who it was and get rid of them. But there’s something stopping me from uttering those words. I’m not sure what it is. I need to figure it out before I say anything. “I’m going to lie down in your guest room,” I tell my brother instead.
“Knock yourself out. I’ll be here.” He stands and waves a dismissive hand in the air.
“Thanks.” I pick up my bag and head to his guest room, pulling my phone out of my pocket as I go.
I haven’t looked at it since I arrived at the library. I always turn my text notifications off when I’m studying, otherwise I get nothing done. I turn on the sound, and a few seconds later, my phone begins pinging with a barrage of incoming texts.
But it’shisthat I click on first.
Unknown:
I will cut the ears off anyone who even tries to hear you come. That sound is mine, and I don’t share.
Jesus, this guy is insane. I’m not his. I don’t even know him. Maybe I need to get a new phone number. Ignoringthatmessage, I move on to the next. It’s from Shar.
Shar:
Happy studying, LuLu. You’re going to make these exams your bitch. And then we’re spending the holidays partying!!!
I smile as I type out a reply.
Me:
Pack a bag. We’re going away. Maybe Europe. Or Hawaii. You choose.
Shar:
Or Melbourne??? I can’t afford to go overseas, Lucy.
I roll my eyes.
Me:
You don’t need to afford it. I have a jet. You just need your passport and your bag. And maybe a bikini or two.
Shar:
I’ll think about it. I do still need a job. I have to work.
I really wish she’d let me help her. If anyone deserves the kind of help I can give, it’s Shardonnay. She’s been the most loyal, trusted friend I could ever have wished for. It sucks having the means to really make her life a little easier and not being allowed to.
Me:
Okay, but your birthday is coming up and a trip is my gift.
Shar:
