LAUREN MOSS
Did you hear that?
I didn’t imagine things in my head.
Of course not…
The surprised looks on Irika and Sasha’s faces don’t let me lie.
“He invited me to live at his house?” I ask myself as the elevator doors close, incredulous.
My heart wants to jump out of my chest, and I wouldn’t even do it if it weren’t for my leg, because that’s what’s keeping me from acting on the urge.
I restrain myself and step out of the elevator. And the way it’s so empty here…
I feel lucky—strangely, very lucky for where I am.
Wow…
“Are you okay, Lauren?” Apia asks, and I try to hold myself together.
“I’m fine. Apparently it’s nothing serious; I just have to follow this medication and it will pass,” I reply, continuing to walk toward my little house with her.
“Unbelievable!” she says. “And
