Page 66 of The Fear of Falling
Benson:
Now I’ll be left wondering!
Avery:
Welcome to the club!
Benson:
That was incredibly rude, Avery Grace.
My phone goes silent after that, and fear creeps into my limbs as I wait for another text, like I can’t move forward unless this conversation moves forward. My eyes slide to the bracelet Iinadvertently stole from Avery. It’s sitting on my nightstand next to Dani’s book, which I still haven’t finished even though tonight would be the perfect night to find out how Hypatia and Petros are going to defeat the Fates and be together.
I put the bracelet in my pocket when Eric called, not thinking, and I didn’t remember it was there until I got back to the hotel and changed into workout clothes. It slipped from my jeans onto the floor, and I stared at the light pink stone for a full minute, as if the bracelet might tell me what to do. According to Poppy, who sounds like a force to be reckoned with, it will bring love.
It’s the last thing I need sitting on my nightstand as I go to sleep, but I’m already thinking of carrying it in my pocket tomorrow.
“What is wrong with you?” I ask myself on a groan and run a hand down my face.
My phone buzzes, and I swipe it open immediately.
Avery:
Poppy told me to tell you that you need realignment in your life.
What does that mean? Like, go to a chiropractor? Something tells me that’s not what she’s trying to say, though I could use an adjustment. It’s been a while, and plane seats are never as comfortable as I want them to be, even in business class.
Avery:
She also wanted me to ask you what you meant when you sent me *rock on emoji*
I snort and roll over onto my stomach, tucking my pillow underneath me.
Benson:
Honestly, I have no idea what that emoji was supposed to mean.
Avery:
Oh.
Benson:
Disappointed?
Avery:
Not necessarily.
Poppy says she’s incredibly disappointed and you need to work on your emoji game.
Benson:
Noted. *crying laughing emoji*
Avery:
I’m supposed to tell you that that emoji isn’t cool anymore. *crying laughing emoji*
