Sienna
I received Genevieve's message early in the morning. The invitation was simple. She wanted to go shopping, and she had already included Maya in the plan.
There was nothing unusual about it on the surface, but I read it twice before replying. Genevieve rarely did anything without a reason, and she rarely involved multiple people unless she intended to shift dynamics rather than simply spend time.
Still, I agreed.
Before leaving, I called Maya.
When she answered, I kept my tone steady and practical. "Genevieve invited us to go shopping. I'll be meeting her later. There's something else I need to tell you beforehand."
Maya didn't interrupt. She simply waited, as she always did when she knew the conversation was not casual.
I continued, lowering my voice slightly.
