Stepping out into the living room, I pause when I see Richie, Will, Luc, Castian and Nikki sitting in the living room. The television is on, playing a football game, volume loud enough that it fills the apartment.
"Uhm, I'm going out for a little bit. I'll be back." I say, hoping no one offers to come with me.
Richie glances over with furrowed brows. "Where are you going?" He asks.
I can't tell him the truth, that I'm going to meet Jake again. I don't want them to interrupt like last time. This time I'm not going to avoid it and lie. I'm going to get answers and to lay all the cards on the table.
"Maxi and I are going out." I smile, hoping he can't see right through me. I've never been good at lying, not to my mom nor my dad. I've always had easy tell signs, but I hope my easy going s
