Chapter 129

Suddenly, I hear the noise of Daniel’s door snicking shut down the hall and my mouth drops open as I put the pieces together.

Oh my god.

Oh my god.

Daniel had a guy in his room last night!

I giggle a little to myself, pressing my hand over my mouth to contain the noise. He’d told me he was interested in someone, but

I hadn’t realized he was sleeping with them. How long had this

been going on?

I take a few steps into the hall, peering down the steps, but

whoever it is has disappeared. I shake my head, then, starting

down the stairs myself as I consider that this is certainly not a mark in the be–loyal–to–Daniel category. Clearly, he’s not being loyal to me – not even really pretending to be.

Oh well. A problem for another time, I think, walking down the hall and pressing the door open to the kitchen.

It’s very early, but there are still a few people here, getting their day.

the espresso machine and make myself

I hope I get to ask him about a trip to

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mouth to the side, though, disappointed when I realize that he’s not

sip of my hot drink

Jerome pushes through the door to the kitchen and smiles at me, coming right over.

today?”

nod eagerly. “Yeah, I’m just looking for

him –”

words, though. “Ohhh,” he says, “sorry, Fay. But he’s already gone.”

got up early and everything! I thought I would

his pockets. “Yeah, he’s got a lot of business today and wants to get started early.

smile here. “He wants me to take you to the tables. So,” he gives me a deep, mocking bow, “I’m

lady.”

shocked. “Seriously?

you are. He gave

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though. So.” He shrugs, “best behavior and everything. But looks

me, the next he assigns you to hang out with me. I can’t make any sense

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