Camile
I spend thirty minutes canvassing the neighborhood for Jimmy Chew before I get the idea to text Matthew and ask if he can come over to help. He responds hesitantly, and I can feel the static of our unresolved issues pass between us through the phone line. It takes some convincing, but eventually, Matthew agrees to come over and join the search.
We scour the area for a good hour, asking neighbors and walking along the streets, but nothing turns up. I feel defeated. Oliver is going to be devastated, but he’s facing a night in jail. The judge won’t set his bail until morning, so I have time.
When Matthew and I return to my house, the air is charged with electricity. He takes my hand in his and leads me inside, and I feel a wave of anticipation wash over me. His kiss is passionate an
