One minute I’m annoyed because he didn’t believe me, and the next I’m nervous because he believes me? Make up your mind, Lily.
“I’m sorry Dane, I’m just nervous. Let me come with you,” It made sense, at least to me. I was the only one getting any information right now.
“What about school?” Dane asked. I glared at him. He thought school was important to me right now? Even if I didn’t go, I’d spend all my time stressing about him anyway. “Okay, come with me,” He mumbled, as though he knew it was pointless trying to argue with me.
“So, run that all past me again?” Kella stared at me as she sat cross legged on my bed.
“Yes I know, it’s
crazy, and I know you think I should see someone,” I sighed, curling up to my pillows, “But on the off chance it is true, can you understand why I need to go with him?” I needed Kella onside, because the last thing I wanted was for her to call my mom, which would happen if she got too worried about me.
“I’m just worried about you, Lil,” Kella said, pushing her hair back out of her eyes.
“And what Cole said?” I challenged, convinced that was not a coincidence.
“Lil! He’s a criminal, who probably lies all the time,” Kella pointed out, frustrated.
“You didn’t see him. He was scared. Look, I know you don’t believe this thing with Abby, but I’m telling you, this is real. Steffy is still alive and in trouble. If you believe that it’s even the tiniest bit possible that this is true, then you owe it to yourself to help me,” I searched her eyes for some sign of relent, anything that suggested some belief.
“What do you need from me?” She finally asked.
“All I need, Kel, is your support. Dane wants to fly to New York tomorrow, and I’d like to go with him. What?” I asked, as Kella’s eyes lit up. She held her hand up to silence me, and grabbed her phone. I only needed one guess to who she was calling.
“Hey baby?” Kella purred. I rolled my eyes. Was this really the time for a booty call? “When did you say you were heading to New York? Can you make it a day earlier?”
Now I was listening. Fraser had a private plane? Why didn’t that surprise me? That would make things much easier, and also meant I could go without having to ask mom for money. I impatiently waited for Kella to get off the phone.
“Well?” I demanded.
“Can you be ready in two hours?” Kella grinned.
“Wow!” I cried, throwing my arms around her, “thank you!” She laughed as I squeezed her tightly, lifting her up off the ground.
“Lil, I do support you. Even when I don’t think you’re making the right decision, I’m always here for you,” She said softly. It meant a lot to hear her say that.
“Well let’s get ready,” She said, pushing me out of the living room. I spun around.
“You’re coming too?” I asked, surprised.
“You think I’d miss a chance to spend a few nights in New York with Fraser?” She rolled her eyes, as if I didn’t know her at all. I laughed. She was right, this was true Kella fashion. “Not to mention he may be meeting his parents at the Gala he is going there for,” She smiled, raising her eyebrows. She had that look in her eyes.
“Wow, are you sure you’re ready for that?” I said, not even bothering to try and hide my shock. Kella knew as well as I did she wasn’t likely to be the girl Fraser’s parents had in mind for their son.
“No,” She admitted, “We’re actually getting pretty serious though, and I’d rather get it out of the way, give them time to tolerate me in case things progress.”
Progress? I’d never heard Kella even hint of marriage before. Wow. This must be serious.
“I’m happy for you. He seems like a really good guy,” I smiled. That was true, I thought Fraser was great, and he was perfect for Kella.
“He is,” Kella’s face changed completely to one of a girl who was smitten. “I love him, Lil,” She admitted, “He told me he loved me last week.” She blushed.
“Did you say it back?” I asked, giggling. Kella in love. Even during the three years she was with Mel, their relationship was never a touchy smoochy kind of one.
This was big.
“I think my exact words were ‘oh Frase, you are amazing’,” She reddened as I laughed.
“Well that’s not so bad,” I offered, trying to make her feel better, “At least you didn’t say ‘thanks’, or ‘that’s nice’,” I giggled. Kella shot me a look, making me giggle even more.