Chapter
Chapter 6
Dani -
I went through the bathroom to Marisala's room.
‘She said yes to dinner!’
She groaned and gave me a look.
Marisala: ‘Tonight?’
‘Yeah, she flies home tomorrow. Apparently she's just here visiting. Which sucks, but I talked her into letting me see her.’
Marisala: ‘What? She doesn't even live here? Dani, is it really worth it?’
‘Look, I need you to relax. I promised you I would be careful. I'm not sure she and I will really even be friends, but I want to be able to talk to her, if she wants. We click, and even if it's not that type of click, if I'm right about her, she'll have questions I can answer.’
Marisala: ‘I guess her living wherever it is, is a plus. You can't get wrapped up.’
‘I didn't even ask where, I just wanted to see her.’
Marisala: ‘So you're skipping the party?’
‘Yeah, I want to stay here and cook. I don't know how much time we'll have.’
Marisala: ‘I was going to the store off campus before the party. Can I pick anything up for you?’
‘Yes! I don't think there's anything in the fridge so I need everything. Let me get my purse.’
Marisala: ‘I got it. Remember those sunglasses last week at the mall when I forgot my purse?’
‘Oh, right. When were you going?’
Marisala: ‘I was going right before the party, but I can go ahead and go now so you have what you need.’
‘I love you. I'll go figure out what I want and I'll text you before you're at the store.’
She texted me a while later as Marisala got back.
*‘Hey...
-Hello beautiful.
I really hate to say this, but I don't think I can make tonight work. I'm staying with my grandma, my friend from this morning was going to pick me up, but got invited last minute to a concert with her cousin. They are staying in a hotel, so.....’*
I wanted to throw my phone, but refrained.
*‘-You can stay here. Or I can take you home after dinner...
My grandma doesn't like me coming in after dark. It's lame, I know, but there's a beep when the door opens because her security system is messed up. It'll hopefully be fixed soon, but for now, it's a pain. She always has my friends stay, or me stay with them.
-I'm not trying to push, but couldn't you say you'll stay with your friend, and not say which one? I don't mean to over step, but I would REALLY like to see you again, you can have my room to yourself if you'd like.’*
I had a nervous ache in my stomach.
*‘I don't want your room, if you're not in it. I just feel bad having to stage a lie, and for you to have to take me back tomorrow.
-Please don't even worry about it. If you want to make it up to me, don't laugh when I ask you to help me make dessert after dinner.
We're eating at the house?
-Yeah, all the sisters will be at a party, so I thought I would cook. If you'd rather go out we totally can, I just, was hoping we could talk, and it's easier when you're not in a packed restaurant.
No, that's really nice. I just hate to trouble you. Do I need to bring anything?
-Honestly no, I have stuff you could wear, but it's totally up to you.
Ok, I texted her, and she can still pick me up, but is it ok if I'm there about half an hour earlier?
-More time with you? Fuck yes. Oh, before I forget, I am a natural flirt, but don't be afraid to say if you want me to tone it down. I mean it.
Ok, I'll let you know, I promise, but for now, I'm ok with it. I'm just hoping I don't disappoint you in return.
-You can't disappoint me Khloe. Don't worry about that.’*