“I need you.”
There was a pause on the other end of the phone. Then Val asked, “Is this you finally coming out of the closet?”
“No, not today, unfortunately.”
She made a disappointed sound. “Well, I’m not sure how else I can be of service.”
“Val, this is serious.” I poked my head out of my bedroom door to make sure there weren’t any nosy boogers— also known as my sisters— eavesdropping outside the door.
The hallway was empty, and I could hear chatter coming from the kitchen and living room. I went back inside and locked my door.
“Is this about your little rendezvous with Prince Charming last night?” Valerie cooed.
“More like my near-death experience with Prince Prickly.”
She scoffed. “Girl, you’re the one who stabbed him.”
“Whose side are you on, woman?!”
“The pretty one’s
