"You can't control me.I won't keep taking it forever."
"We'll see."
He kisses my lips.
"I'll be home as soon as I can."
As soon as he's out the door, I gather my things and text Vaughn.
Eve: Good morning, Beautiful
Vaughn: Don't you good morning me.You were supposed to come home last night.You missed the new Grifters.
I have been such a shitty friend lately.Vaughn and Eli have been the best things to ever happen in my life before meeting Adam and I've been seriously neglecting her.
Eve: I'm sorry.Something came up last night.It wasn't great.I'll tell you all about it after class.Will you be home?
Vaughn: Yeah.I don't work today.Are you okay?
Eve: Of course.It wasn't anything too terrible.We can talk about it later.I'm heading to class now.
Vaughn: I didn't actually watch Grifters without you.We can watch it when you get home.
This wonderful human.
Eve: I've missed you (kiss face emoji)
Still on a mission, I pull up Ada's contact and start typing.
Eve: Don't worry about bringing me lunch today.I have it taken care of.
Ada: By taken care of, do you mean that my overbearing brother isn't the boss of you and you're about to royally piss him off?
This comment makes me wonder what all she knows.What has he told her?
Eve: I'm going to class.I'm fine, and correct.No one is the boss of me.What did he tell you?
Ada: Not much really.He said you had a long night, and he was having you stay home today.He also said you won't be going to the banquet and to leave you alone about it.
Eve: Actually, I will go to the banquet.No need to tell your brother.I'll ride with you.
Ada: gif with half naked dancing guy in a bow tie.
I laugh and slide my phone into my pocket.
Time for my mantra.I am a strong, independent woman who is not afraid of a fight.I am a strong, independent woman who is not afraid of a fight.I am a strong, independent woman who is not afraid of a fight.Fucking hell.He's going to drag me out in front of whoever's watching when he finds me.
Adam texts me not long after he leaves and I'm able to reply without lying or giving away my deceptions.I also still need to talk to Nathan about what happened.
Eve: Hey.Do you have time for an unscheduled appointment?
Nathan: Of course.Are you okay?
Eve: I'm fine.I just had a weird experience last night and I want to talk to you about it.
Nathan: What is a weird experience?
Eve: Everything is Okay.I just need to talk.When can we meet?
