Society Girls: Kalila by Crystal Perkins

Author:Crystal Perkins [Perkins, Crystal]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Kali

Sean hasn’t touched me except for a kiss on the cheek, and to hold my hand, for the last few days, and I’m starting to like him even more. He’s funny, and sweet, and…not Theo. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think still think about him, but I’m getting better at being okay. Especially since he left town for parts unknown.

I refuse to ask the Studkateers or Reina where he went, because again, I need to move on. That doesn’t mean I’m not curious, or that I haven’t tried to find out on my own. Sadly—or maybe it’s a good thing—his vacation time request had no details on it.

“Hey, Kali, do you want to ride together, and then we can head over to the restaurant after work?” Rose asks, shaking me out of the thoughts I shouldn’t be thinking, as she joins me to wait for an elevator.

“Tonight?”

“We’re having dinner for Wave’s birthday. Please tell me you didn’t forget.”

I got her a gift, but yeah, I forgot it was today, and since Rose and I aren’t on the same floor as her, there are not decorations to remind me. And, I can’t go.

“Yes, I forgot, and I have plans,” I tell her, noting how defensive I sound.

She narrows her eyes at me. “You’re kidding, right?”

“No. I’m meeting Sean and his parents for dinner tonight.”

“Cancel on them.”

“I can’t.”

“You can cancel on us, but not them? How many times is this now?”

Three, and yeah, I know they’re counting. “I’ll grab her gift from my apartment, and bring it to work with me.”

“Save it, Kali.”

“That’s not for you to say.”

“Do you want me to round up everyone else so they can say it, too? So they can tell you how you’ve changed, and not for the better?”

“Was I supposed to just go on like I was, trailing after Theo like some lovesick puppy?”

“No, but you weren’t supposed to become a bitch who only cares about the guy she’s fucking.”

“Jealous much?”

“Of you and the creeper? Yeah, no.”

“Because I have someone, and Ares will never settle down with you.” It’s a low blow, but I feel cornered, and I need some space back, so I can feel in control again.

“Every other woman here has a man, and no one has ever said something like that to me before, because they know I’m happy for them. So, thanks for proving my point, Bitch.”

I turn my back on her, going back to my place, and grabbing Waverly’s gift. I feel bad about missing her celebration, but tonight’s special. I’ve met the Sheriff at parties, but I’ve never spent time with him socially. I know Lennon said he’s after Matt and Reina, but even Vanessa begrudgingly says nice things about them, and all Sean complains about is how much work he has to do. I’m not going to just take other people’s word for it, and I guess I’ll see for myself tonight.

When I arrive at today’s weapons classroom, none of the other recruits will look at me.

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