'FOR WHAT reason am I being deliberately ignored, Elena Pierce?'
Oh my gosh! Maria! I had nearly and totally forgotten about my one and only best friend. With everything that happened lately, I rarely had time for her. She had every right to be angry at me.
And as I put my phone back to my ear, I expected a series of talks filled with contempt and anger. 'Maria, I'm so sorry.' I told her. 'A lot happened and my mind wasn't really with me.'
She hummed thoughtfully for a second. 'How's Austin?'
'What gave you the impression he's the one who took my time?'
'Puh-lease.' I could feel her roll her eyes. 'I won't call your relationship subtle.' Then she sighed. 'This is tragic. You get a guy and I don't.'
'We are fake dating.' I said but it didn't seem like that anymore. Although not visibl
