“Mum? I’m heading out…. Just though to let you know..”. I trailed off on the bottom of the staircase.
No answer.
With a sigh, I step out onto the front porch, tucking my hair behind my ear as I glance up at the sky. The clouds are heavy—looks like it’s going to pour soon.
The debate in my head won’t stop. Should I meet with Alex or not? Candice would be pissed if she knew, but she doesn’t know him like I do.
What really gets under my skin is that Joseph hasn’t bothered to call. Not once.
I shake the thought away and start walking down the street, deciding to explore the length of my new neighborhood. I’ll stop at the gas station near the end and hitch a ride from there.
I don’t want Alex picking me up here. Not sure why—maybe it’s the weird feeling that Mum might be watching from the
