Chapter 17

“It was her folks.She—”

“She told me.Look.It’s in my interest to get you into a relationship.Cuts down on the competition.And you know I sort-of like you in some sick way.If she tried to get you out of her system,I don’t think it worked.Track her down.”

“You ever feel like this for someone?”

“It was a long time ago.She left me for someone who had a fully-functioning dick.Talk about a phase.Poof!Gone.But not forgotten.I got over it.I still hope to find another one.If you’ve found yours,don’t fuck around with it.Why give a shit about her parents?She’s a big girl.”

Estelle placed her arm around Val,who placed her head on the shoulder of her friend and rival.

“Call her.”She stood,reaching her hand to help Val get up.“And if you don’t come back,can I finish your burger.Which is likely to be pretty cold by now.”

“Fuck you,you bitch.”

Estelle left and Val hit Michelle’s speed-dial number.It rang just once and went to voicemail.She had been screened out.