Chapter 6:
Maya's POV
Maya couldn't sleep.
She'd been tossing and turning for hours, her mind replaying every moment from the day.
She grabbed her phone from the nightstand. 2:47 AM.
Great.
There was a text from Jess: How's the wholesome family holiday going?
Maya stared at it for a long moment, then typed back: He has a girlfriend.
The response came almost immediately: WHAT. Call me NOW.
Maya: Can't. Everyone's asleep.
Then text me everything. WHO IS SHE. How serious. Does she suck.
Despite everything, Maya smiled. Her name is Vanessa. They've been together a year. She doesn't suck, which is the problem.
Jess: Oh honey. I'm so sorry.
Maya: I don't even know why I'm upset. He's my friend. I should be happy for him.
Jess: But you're not just friends, are you?
Maya stared a
