Chapter 10

Chapter 10

“Brooklyn, must be nice running off to another coast all summer without a word. Classes start soon – or did you forget about our travel plans?”

After a month of silence, his usual confidence wavered slightly.

I still had nothing to say.

Then his mom’s voice took over.

“Sweetie! How’s the East Coast treating you? Aiden just told me about your fight. Don’t be too hard on him – we’ll sort this out when you’re back. And guess what? His college letter came today! Yours must be on its way. When are you coming home to celebrate? I have something special planned…”

She’d always been like a second mother. I couldn’t bring myself to cut her off, so I listened.

swamped with work – we’ll probably just do a virtual celebration. I might not

the phone back.

was heavy; I could feel his

to play it this

added coldly:

ended the call and blocked this number too.

called – my acceptance letter had

stunned to see the West Coast school name where they’d expected an East Coast

talking to us? Does Aiden know? His mom was just asking about

you sure about

reputation, about having my best friend there.

weren’t buying it.

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