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Feathers fly all over the room as we wack each other like we’re six again. When we’re both too tired to stand, we collapse on the floor in front of the fireplace to catch our breath.
“Lucky. Bitch.” Val says between gasping breaths.
I manage a nod but nothing else.
It’s more than I could have wished for, and you know what they say about wishes.
Chapter
Six
Monday
The surprises keep on coming.
It’s early morning, and my maid informs me that I’ll be moved to the dorms with my cousin Val. If it’s supposed to be a punishment, then I’ll try not to feel as excited as I am.
To live as an actual adult without constant supervision is a dream come true.
I don’t trust it until my head of security briefs me on the new changes to my details now that I’ll be living on campus. When I go in search of Alfie to ask why the sudden changes have occurred, I come face-to-face with Marco instead.
“He’s in a meeting all day and flying to Italy tonight. He’ll be back on Thursday. You’re expected for dinner.” I grind my teeth at his tone, but quickly nod once and leave before I say anything that will make them revoke my access to the free world.
I grab my purse and head for my car, but it’s gone.
“It’s down for maintenance, ma’am. It’ll be delivered and parked for you later today. If you’ll allow me to drive you?” Alfie’s personal chauffeur opens the door to his Bentley and waits for me to get in.
“Thank you,” I say politely as I sit and place my bag on the seat next to me.
It’s an almost two-hour drive to our upstate New York compound, and I enjoy the Autumn scenery as I’m driven into the city. It’s lunch time by the time we get to campus.
“You’re things have been delivered to Ms. Valentine’s room. If you require anything else, you have my number.” He comes around and opens the door for me.
“I’m actually staying at the Sigma Phi sorority house?” I thought that part was definitely a joke of some kind.
“The house has been upgraded to Mr. Torelli’s standards.” I sigh and nod at him as I step out of the car into the midday sun.
Of course it has.
“GEN!!!” I cringe as I hear my name screamed across the quad.
“Uncle Al hooked us up! Come see.” Valentine grabs my hand and drags me away from the only man with the answers I need, but I guess I’ll need to ask them later, since her grip is punishing, and if I try to pull away, I may lose skin.
“Easy up, will you!” I hiss as I stumble to keep up with her.
“Shouldn’t you be in class?” I ask as we reach the sorority house, and she opens the front door.
“It’s Monday, no classes for me today. Rest day.” Well, that was smart, I guess.
For us, non-campus students, online classes were held all day on Mondays.
But you aren’t an online student anymore.
“Crap, I need to go see my advisor,” I mumble as we climb the stairs.
“Nope, I got you all covered. I’m not sure how Uncle Al got your classes all switched over, and he emailed me all your new info. I can’t wait to show you our new room.” I frown and finally manage to stop her midway up the steps.
“New room? He kicked you out of your space?” I can’t help the outrage I feel for my cousin.
