Blindsided (Transparent) by Natalie Whipple

Author:Natalie Whipple
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9781471402166
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Published: 2014-01-02T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

When I compose myself enough to talk without breaking down, I call Bea. Though it’s only the late afternoon, the short winter days make it so evening is almost upon me.

“Hey, Fi! What’s up?” Her voice is warm and happy when she answers, and it makes me want to be with her even more. Maybe some of that will rub off on me.

“Oh, just wondering if you could pick me up at SuperMart.” That’s as far as I made it before I realized walking from Mitchell Construction to my house would take longer than I wanted it to. With the ever-watchful eyes of Juan’s men to follow me the whole way to boot.

There’s the smallest pause, and I picture her confused face. “I thought you were with Seth.”

“Well…um…he needed some space.” I hope this is enough information for her to understand that things aren’t exactly going well, because I’d rather not explain more.

“Aw, Fi, of course I’ll come get you. Except now I’m worried. Just hold tight—I’ll be there in like ten minutes, okay?”

“Sounds good.” I lean back on the bench, wishing I could close my eyes and put my guard down. But I can’t, not with the two Jaguar-tattooed men standing just on the other side of the SuperMart entrance. They don’t even pretend not to see me; their glares are strong and unwavering. Finally one puts a cell to his ear. Great.

I haven’t seen or heard from The Phantom since he offered to break me out of jail Monday night. It’s only Saturday, but it feels like a long time with everything that’s happened this week. And if Juan was the one behind the bugs, you’d think they would have come after us by now.

Or maybe they’re waiting for us to make a move.

Bea arrives very loudly, honking Sexy Blue’s horn way too many times. As I get in, she says, “Juan’s guys are really pissing me off. I’d pop all their eardrums if it didn’t also hurt you guys.”

I can’t help but smile. “That would be awesome.”

“So is everything okay? You sounded upset.” Bea peels out of the parking lot at her usual breakneck speed.

“It’s not okay. At all.” I lean towards the window to get more air, since the afternoons in Arizona are still warm even in winter.

“Say no more. I know what you need.” She heads to the main street diner, and we sit at the bar. Bea orders the biggest ice cream sundaes they have—it might be a small gesture, but it really is just what I need. She’s the best friend a girl could ask for. “Alright, we have sugar. Now spill it, chica.”

I sigh, wondering where I should start and how much I can tell. Sure would be nice if she just knew Seth could see me, then I wouldn’t have to give half truths. “Lately I don’t know how Seth feels about me anymore. Like, there’s all these little things that aren’t a big deal on their own, but together it’s just…”

Bea frowns.

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