Under Cover
“I was too excited. Ben loved me. With the ring, we were almost sort of like engaged. How could I not be excited?
Eventually I did drift off, and then I slept late. It was Saturday. Sleeping was the only good thing about not having a job. I might as well take advantage of it.
One more year of high school. A year without Ben. I couldn’t stand it. I knew I would never get into MIT but there were other colleges in the Boston area. I would apply to all of them. Then at least I’d be near him. He said... he wanted me near.
And I had his ring.
I got up to take another look at it. I’d left the box on my dresser, but now I put it in a drawer to keep it safe. I’d buy a guard ring as soon as I could get to the jewelry store on Monday.
Without Maddie. Even though she was his sister, this was strictly between Ben and me.
After a late breakfast I took Jasper for a walk. We were almost back home when a strange gray car pulled into our driveway. Jasper barked at it.
Mei was in the passenger seat. I couldn’t see the driver, but I knew.MoreLess
Eventually I did drift off, and then I slept late. It was Saturday. Sleeping was the only good thing about not having a job. I might as well take advantage of it.
One more year of high school. A year without Ben. I couldn’t stand it. I knew I would never get into MIT but there were other colleges in the Boston area. I would apply to all of them. Then at least I’d be near him. He said... he wanted me near.
And I had his ring.
I got up to take another look at it. I’d left the box on my dresser, but now I put it in a drawer to keep it safe. I’d buy a guard ring as soon as I could get to the jewelry store on Monday.
Without Maddie. Even though she was his sister, this was strictly between Ben and me.
After a late breakfast I took Jasper for a walk. We were almost back home when a strange gray car pulled into our driveway. Jasper barked at it.
Mei was in the passenger seat. I couldn’t see the driver, but I knew.MoreLess
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