Chapter 0048

David put his hands up, ready to catch me, and I allowed myself to fall forward into his arms.

He caught me and held me firmly against his chest, laughing slightly.

“You see, you are drunk,” he said. “I told you.”

I

“You must be right,” I replied, avoiding his eyes so that he wouldn’t see my own amusement. “I guess I should. head to bed.”

“Don’t worry,” he said. “I’ll help you up the stairs.”

I didn’t argue as he put his arm around my waist and led me up the staircase.

We passed the door to Amanda’s room on the way to ours. I wondered if she was inside already, waiting for him. The door was closed, so there was no way for me to tell.

David walked me into our room, and I went directly to the bed and threw myself down on my stomach.

“Come on, I’ll help you get cleaned up,” he said, but I didn’t respond. I closed my eyes and let my breathing become heavy.

“Ella,” he called out. “Are you asleep?”

respond, but I could sense him

out already,” he muttered. “Good”

the room for a few moments, then the door opened and closed. I waited a few moments longer to make sure that I was really alone, then I stood up.

was nowhere to be found. My heart began to race as I realized that it was finally time to

head of the stairs where Elizabeth and the others

holding all of the items I had asked Alexander to have brought to the house for me: balloons, a large bouquet of flowers, a cake decorated in Amanda’s favorite colors, and several small gift bags filled with items that

I said, smiling with excitement.

coming?” Elizabeth

when I dozed off. I can text him

text asking where he went. I was sure that he would ignore the message if he really was with Amanda.

to wait either. Amanda’s going to be so

so,” I replied. I looked at the time. “I’m not

it’s a little early, right?” one of

for a moment–enough time should have passed for

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quiet until we open

the

the handle and tested it carefully, it was unlocked. Then I turned to the group and held up

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