Lies We Tell (Thistle Cove 3) - Page 38
Ezra just dumped me.
I’d run after him, but I have a feeling if I move, I will fall completely and utterly apart.
The cup of punch sits on the counter behind me and I grab it and gulp it down, trying not to gag. It burns, but it’s better than the hurt I’m feeling.
The knob jiggles, and the door swings open, casting the room in bright light and obnoxious music. I turn away and wipe my face with my sleeves.
“Oh god,” a high-pitched voice says, “you scared me.”
I grimace. Of all people.
“What’s wrong with you?” Juliette asks, sliding her phone in her pocket.
“Nothing. I’m fine.” I peek over my shoulder and the look on her face says she’s perfectly aware that I’m not ‘fine.’
“I have to assume this has something to do with Ezra Baxter storming out of here.”
“Shit, did he leave? He shouldn’t be driving that motorcycle—”
“Chill. Captain America’s on it.”
I exhale and wait for Juliette to leave. She doesn’t.
“Do you need this room?” I ask, not ready to vacate.
“No. I’m supposed to call my dad and check in, but any excuse not to is fine by me. A friend in need is a perfect reason.”
We both laugh—fully aware we aren’t friends, but it strikes home how much it sucks not to have a girlfriend to talk to about all of this.
“I doubt your dad would approve of you talking to me.”
Juliette tilts her head. “Yeah and because of that, you may be the only girl in school that I can trust.”
“Ouch.”
“Yeah.” She leans against the door. “Just one more confirmation that men suck.”
My gut twists. I can’t believe Ezra walked out on me like that. Dumped me.
Probably enhanced by the punch, I start to cry.
“Oh shit, Kenley.” She awkwardly walks over to me. “Did he hurt you? Any of them?”
Any of them?
How much does she know about me and the guys?
I shake my head. “No, he’s just going through some stuff and,” I wipe my nose, “it’s complicated.”
“It’s pretty obvious that the four of you have gotten close again. You have to know there are rumors about it though. One girl, three guys.”
“We are close,” I admit. “And I don’t really care what people are saying about us.”
“Preach. There’s nothing people in this town love to do more than gossip. Trust me, I get that one.”
“I’m sorry you’re having to deal with all of this with your mom.”
“She made her bed,” Juliette says, indifferently. “At least the bad part is over. Six months, Kenley, and I’m out of here for good, away from all the lies and manipulations. I can’t fucking wait.”
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