CHAPTER SEVEN
Alison
“Ali!” Hailee squealed loudly from the open doorway. “Come on in. Don’t mind the mess; we’re still unpacking. I’m so glad you could come over.” Hailee hugged her. From over her shoulder Alison could see a large, spacious living room. It might have run the length of the house.
“You feeling okay?” Hailee asked, looking at Alison with a c****d head.
“Sure. Yeah. Better.” Alison looked everywhere but her best friend’s eyes. She couldn’t lie to her. She wouldn’t be able to for long. But admitting it to Hailee meant she would be admitting it to herself, and she wasn’t ready for that. She wasn’t ready for any of this.
“If you say so.” Hailee turned quickly and led her into the living room. “This is the family room. Like I said, excuse the boxes. Every time we start makin
