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“So what’s the plan boys, what are we doing” Anderson said
“we’re not dating?” Chase said,
“yes drama!” Anderson interrupted,
“nope” I replied while we walked up to Chase’s room
“was that really a necessary piece of information to give to our fathers?” Chase yelled,
“it was yes” I smiled
“they’re probably thinking we are just fucking” he said, even more irritated,
“and you guys are not?” Anderson asked, plopping down on the bed.
“we’re not” both of us replied. More like Chase stated and I said it with a hint of sexual frustration.
“then what do you guys even do? Talk about your feelings?” Anderson teased as we also sat on the bed, but on different sides of the bed forming a sort of triangle.
“we would do more if you guys don’t interrupt or some stupid life threating things don’t happen every goddam second” Chase mummered
“really?” I exclaimed
“no” he stated, giving me a blank look,
“I don’t know who’s more sexually frustrated between the two of you.” Anderson laughed, “I have never seen Chase like this about any girl, good for you val. But I also haven’t heard about Valerie related to anything sex,”
“so Anderson, speaking of sexual things. A girl asked me for your number do I pass it on?” I asked, changing the topic
“I would love it if you don’t” he replied
“and what if Chris asked me?” I asked, and suggestively raised my eyebrows.
“well, then I think it would be fine, I mean he won't be that bad to wake up to.” Anderson mumbled
“i can arrange that” I said, “but are you out or are we keeping this a secret?”
“i have been planning to come out to everyone soon, I feel like it is high time we think about a positive distraction.” He said
“well whenever you’re ready bro we are here for you.” Chase smiled.
“tomorrow it is.” Anderson said
We heard a knock on the door and a small figure opened it after Chase gave permission.
“I couldn’t sleep. Can I stay with you cheese.” The small boy was wearing an onesie and he ran up to Chase and rested his head on Chase’s shoulder. This image melted my heart.
“hey, Adam remember me?” Anderson asked and Adam nodded his head and said a small hi, “this is Valerie our new friend,”
“hi val.” He said in the sweetest soft voice
“hi Adam.” I said back and he smiled
“I think we should leave Adam and Chase need to have their sleepover.” I told Anderson and he agreed. Adam was already passing out in Chase’s arms.
“Take any one of my cars and text me as soon as you reach home.” Chase whispered looking at me with concern,
“I will, honey” Anderson replied. Chase and I rolled my eyes, “what! He could be asking me to call him, it’s not that big of a leap.” Anderson justified
“come on.” I chuckled and we left the room. I drive Chase’s G-wagon home. Exhaustion hit right away and before I knew it I passed out on my comfy bed. Long day, longer night.
I woke up at 3am with a shiver down my spine. I couldn’t go back to sleep without wondering what was in Chase’s file. I got off my bed and headed straight for my dad’s office where the file might be kept. As soon as I entered I saw the folder resting on his wooden table. I sat on the conference table and opened it, at least 20 pictures and a lot of loose notes fell on the table’s surface.
There was one picture of Chase and his ex, they must be babies around 8 years old. The girl had blonde hair and hazel eyes and they both had some type of costume on maybe for culture day at school as hers was a traditional looking Indian dress and he was wearing a turban of some sort. The photos were in sequence and every photo they grew taller and looker aged. The last one of them together was when they were 16, they looked like they were in love. I found my stomach getting a gutted feeling, maybe it was jealousy. The next photo I saw nearly shook me to the ground. It couldn’t be, how can Chase’s ex be someone I have met during my boarding days? How is this possible? And if I know her that means she is not dead. I could be mistaken I might have to do some editing for her face to be aged a few years and her hair colour to be changed from blond to jet black. I’ll have to look into this tomorrow.
There was also a newspaper cutting of a house being burnt down. So that’s how they killed her, burning her? Ouch that’s like the most painful thing in the world. What did she do?
This folder was giving me more questions than answers.