Chapter52

#Chapter52

I wake up in the morning feeling heavy and tired as if I didn't sleep at all. My mind was running through thoughts of Brandon, my Dad, my Mom, and Kaden, so much so that I'm not sure what time I managed to fall asleep. The clock on my bedside table says it's nearly noon, and just as my eyes take in the digits, my phone lights up. I grab it and read a text from Lauren:

I'm in trouble and I need your help!!!

There's also a message from Brandon saying that he hopes to see me today. He's sweet, but I first reply to Lauren, worried by her text. I ask what's happened before sitting up and rubbing my eyes. My phone vibrates while everything is still blurry—I struggle to read her message asking to meet up. With shaky fingers, I tap back asking where and when then move on to Brandon's message. After sending him an explanation as to why I may be busy with Lauren, I receive details from her. She simply says My house. Now.