Page 126 of Fractured Fate
“I am. Go. Have fun.”
Before they could say anything more, she retreated to her bedroom and shut the door, thankful she didn’t have to explain anything to them. With cautious footsteps, she went to the dresser and pulled the envelope from the bouquet, opening the flap and pulling out a small card.
Soon, Cherry.
Be ready.
A coldness not brought on by the air conditioning made her body shudder. She shoved the card into her desk drawer. Aiden would want to see it.
Slipping off the ballet flats she wore, she climbed on top of the covers of her bed, curling on her side. The scent of cream and orange drifted into her nose, and she buried her face in the pillow to soak up the remnants of Aiden’s scent. She missed him.
It’s only been a week and a half.
She didn’t care.
When her phone chirped, she pulled it out of the pocket of the black romper she wore. She loved it had pockets for things like her cell phone.
Noah:
Hey.
Her brows bunched. What in the world was Noah doing texting her?
Charlotte:
Hey. How are you?
Noah:
Good. Visiting my parents.
Charlotte:
No classes?
Noah:
Nah. After we finished our class, I’m done until fall semester.
Charlotte:
Oh. Same.
Noah:
But you’re not sure if you’re coming back, right?
Charlotte:
Right.
Noah:
I won’t keep you, but I wanted to see if you wanted to meet up for dinner later.
Noah:
As friends!
