52. Shopping
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I sit in Patterson’s car, fiddling with the hem of my dress. There is an awkward silence. “Where should I drop you?”
Err about that. I can’t tell him about the pharmacy. So I reply, “I want to do some dress shopping… But I don’t know where to go.”
“What’s the occasion?”
“Yes, I need a party gown for the evening.”
“Oh Obviously. It’s a casino. So shop accordingly.”
Oh. I didn’t know that. “Are you coming?”
He shakes his head. “I am busy. Camilla will go.”
I cross my arms and look out at houses passing by. Of course Camilla will go. She would be Mikolaj’s date. What is she even doing here? I tap my feet, letting myself fume in my seat, wondering if Mikolaj was really indifferent or I am, as usual, overthinking?
“So… Are you going to office too?” Thankfully, Pattes
