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Sorry, I totally didn’t get a chance to call you back.
I was just checking in. How is everything going?
Her next text comes late at night.
Mia is good. We are all doing great. Thank you.
Did you open the envelope I left on your nightstand?
Again, she leaves me hanging until the next day.
Yes, thank you.
The dismissive messages are on my last nerve.
I take it from the curt responses that you are not a fan of Paris?
This time her response is faster, but no less infuriating.
On the contrary, I am going to leave earlier for Paris. I talked to my teachers. I only have two final papers left to turn in. My teachers agreed to let me email it to them. I am done for the semester.
Wait. What the fuck?
What? Why didn’t you check with me before making these decisions?
I am checking with you now.
After you have already decided…
No response. Nothing at all after she drops a bomb like that. I finally get a response after hours of checking my phone for a text.
You are the one who wanted me to go to Paris…
“This is fucking ridiculous,” I mutter to myself.
You are leaving in between your school year.
I am not. I am done with my school year.
I don’t know what to say. I just stare at the messages. I can’t believe Raven didn’t even check with me before making these decisions. This is not like her.
Anger is pounding through me. I want to throw the phone against the wall.
When are you leaving?
Raven hammers in the final nail to the coffin.
Tomorrow.
You are leaving before I get home?
The only available flight was in the morning.
She is making a fast exit. Purposely leaving before having to see me. This goes beyond normal non confrontational Raven. Something about her bailing doesn't quite add up. I have felt that girl pine for me for years. I finally gave in, even if it was only a little bit. She told me she loved me. Wouldn't she want to at least talk to me after we kissed?
Then it hits me.
It happened.
