Abby There’s still a smile on my face as I make my way back to the bedroom, where Elsie is waiting, engrossed in her phone. She looks up as I enter, a curious glint in her eyes. “Well, spill it, Abby,” she says, setting her phone aside without a moment’s hesitation. “What did Karl want?” I can’t help but smirk a bit. Even though the idea of going out on a date with Gianna of all people makes me want to scream, I couldn’t deny the sincerity in Karl’s eyes. And in a way that I don’t want to admit, there are butterflies in my stomach. But I manage to keep my cool, and shrug as I sit down at my vanity to start putting on some makeup. “He wants to go on a double date.” Elsie’s eyes light up with excitement. “A double date? That’s fantastic!” She jumps up from the bed and rushes over to me.

