ROSELINE
I pretend to sleep as I wait for Mateo to fall asleep and when he finally does, I get my phone to check Josh's blog. There's nothing yet.
I leave Mateo in bed, walking out of the bedroom quietly enough not to awaken him. I sit on the kitchen counter and call Josh. He picks up on the first ring.
"I have a suggestion," I say, trying so hard to keep my voice low.
"Have you made up your mind, Roseline?" he asks, his voice teasing.
"Yes. Go ahead..." I pause, quickly thinking my decision through. "Post my naked picture."
He lets out a mocking laugh and tears pierce my eyes.
"Are you sure about that?"
"Just go ahead, Josh." I swallow.
"Check my blog in three, two, one."
My phone vibrates and I hang up on Josh. My hands shaking, I tap the notification on my phone screen and it
