Chapter ２６

"Talk to them."

My heart fills with anticipation. "You're serious? Not shitting or tailing me?"

David smirks. "No tail, Susan."

I smirk because he's changing the subject. "So amusing! Come on!" I shine with joy.

David unlocks my bedroom door and motions for me to leave first.

I've never been inside David's bedroom. When David opens the door for me, I am stunned by his room's beauty.

A luxurious marble sits between two decor on one wall.

I go to the book shelves and touch the ancient and new spines. No titles ring a bell, which makes me sad. 

David observes me from his desk chair, waiting for me to speak. I'm speechless for want of words. I'm at a loss when I go to his desk. But David replaces me.

When David nods to his desk, my heart skips a beat. He trusts me not to flee. And I'm not sure I want to. I take up the phone and dial Dad's .