Page 26 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 10
"No, she's American," I said.
"Is she cool, or do you just like her boobs?"
"Don't worry, it's not another Michelle situation."
Em made a gagging sound. "Thank God. She was the worst. Just keep in mind that I have to be sisters with whatever girl you end up with. Don't screw me on this."
"I'll try not to. Anyway, I dunno if anything is going to come of it. She's in a relationship or something right now. It's complicated."
"But you like her?"
"Yes."
"Then it's not complicated. Go get her."
I smiled. Em always had a way of making everything seem so simple. "Alright. Thanks for the advice. I wish Tim and Alex could be as sensible as you."
"Let me guess: Alex told you to fuck her and forget about her, and Tim told you to send her a dozen roses and a singing telegram?"
"Something like that, yeah."
Em laughed. "Those two..."
"I wish you'd been able to come," I said. I had tried to think of a way to get her here to watch my race, but it was just too expensive. All the money we had went towards her schooling.
"Me too, but you know I'll be watching from here and cheering you on. Hey, I gotta run to class, but call me soon to tell me how it's going with Alina. I want to hear all about her."
"Will do. Oh yeah, if you have a chance, watch the highlights tonight of the men's gymnastics."
"Why? Oh my God, did you..."
"You'll see."
"I can't wait. Bye, Bryce!"
"Bye, Em. Stay safe."
Click.
I stayed leaning against the wall for a few seconds thinking about what Em had said. I knew she was tough and could take care of herself, but I still worried about how she thought someone was creeping around in her room. I tried to think of someone on campus that I could have check in on her, but no one came to mind. All the people I knew there had already graduated.
Tim poked his head out of our dorm. "Dude, come check this out."
I went back in and walked over to Tim's computer. He had found a BuzzFeed article featuring gifs of Yao Kai splitting his pants. Tim seemed to think the one where someone had photoshopped an image of a kitten in place of Yao Kai's penis was particularly hilarious.
"Who were you talking to?" asked Alex. "Please tell me it wasn't Alina."
"No, it was Em," I said.
"Did you tell her to get a flight here? She can share my bed; I don't mind."
I punched him in the arm. "How many times do I have to tell you that I'll kill you if you ever touch Emily?"
"What if she's the one who comes onto me? I can't help it. Girls just love me."
"Yeah, not gonna happen. How's your search for a Brazilian prostitute coming?"
"Not bad. I picked up some literature the other day..." Alex held up a stack of fliers with half naked women on them.
