Chapter Twenty-Three
VADA
“Vada!” I hear Olivia calling my name, but I roll over and ignore it, pleading for just ten more minutes of sleep. “Vada, I know you can hear me.” Her tone is accusing and harsh.
“Go away,” I mumble, covering my head with the pillow.
“You cannot just lie in bed all morning,” she tells me, but I beg to differ. I’m exhausted and her being in here isn’t helping.
“Yes, I can,” I retort. “I’ll skip breakfast and shower in a half hour. Now turn off the light.”
“Nice try.” I feel her rustling around, and soon the covers are whipped off me.
“Hey!” I shriek, quickly trying to cover myself up, but she’s too fast. “I could’ve been n***d under here.”
“Considering you’re on the phone until three a.m., I’m actually surprised you aren’t.”
“Ha-ha,” I mock. “I was too tir
