Page 14 of From Our Ashes


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Me

next week

He didn’t respond right away. The typing bubble appeared, vanished, appeared again. I couldn’t stop myself from egging him on. He’d texted first, so what was the harm, right?

Me

can I ask you a question?

Creep

sure thing

I grinned, tapping my screen lightly.

Me

how do you have me saved on your phone?

A second later, he sent a screenshot. My stomach twisted at the sight of it—Pet.

The same name, just missing one small word.My.

He probably had to be careful now. Careful withhim.

Creep

some things never change

I arched a brow and typed before I could second-guess myself.

Me

some really fucking do

have you told your boyfriend about me yet?

Creep

yes I did

That fast? They had to be close. I rubbed the heel of my hand against my chest, trying to ease the pressure.

Me

and how did you phrase it?

my friend moved to Madrid?

or my brother-in-law?

He took forever to reply again. The screen dimmed while I waited, my reflection faint in the glass.

Creep

I told him my ex moved to Madrid who also happens to be my brother-in-law and my friend

Ex.