Chapter 19: Running Out of Luck
“I need a huge favor,” I said into the phone.
“Don’t you always?”
“Ha-ha.” I said deadpan. “Did mom call you to know where I was?”
“Nope. Why, where are you?” He asked, sounding worried.
“It’s Sunday! I had a deadline, remember?” I lied… partially.
“Oh!” he said, getting the point. “No problem, if she enquires then I’ll tell her that you were at my house to play video games. Okay?”
“Thanks, Nick. I owe you one.” I told my best friend.
“Hey, you saved my a*s from Marian plenty of times, it’s the least I can do,” he said. “So, how did it go?”
“Great! Absolutely fantastic!” And I was going all gaga on him. “Oh, Nick, I can’t wait to tell you all about it, but not right now, I’m nearly home. I’ll tell you at school tomorrow? You’ll love this one.”
“Oka
