Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 17

Kerri asked in surprise, “You’re moving out? You’re not gonna live in the dorm anymore?”

Agnes replied, “I’ve rented a place off campus, and I’m moving out tonight.”

Stunned, Kerri pressed, “Why the move? Isn’t it great with all four of us bunking in the dorm?”

Jenny cut in abruptly. “Kerri, drop it Agnes is Daddy’s little girl, probably not used to living in such a dump”

Kerri was speechless and taken aback by Jenny’s sarcastic comment. Weren’t they on good terms before? Did they have a fallout?

Ignoring Jenny’s jab, Agnes continued packing her stuff, which wasn’t much. Her new suitcase was far from full.

helped Agnes with the move. They rented a car and hauled her stuff to Maplewood Manor. As they pulled up to the community,

was

up her slip. “Oh, I just heard some celebs live here. If you run into any, snag me an autograph.”

mansion was secluded, hidden behind towering trees with private driveways. The residents probably didn’t even know who their neighbors

dark. Agnes offered, “Let me treat you to dinner tonight. Let’s go

Without you today, I could’ve been a real hot

and they went to Hot N Sizzlin‘

sudden move, why she broke up with Elton, and what happened between her and Jenny. But those were personal and

Jenny have a fight?”

of Jenny, Agnes felt a pang in her heart.

not talk about that. We might not be friends anymore,”

it,” Kerri said, “Agnes, if you’re feeling down, let’s

pretty low. She agreed, even though she knew she couldn’t