#Chapter506

Selena and Josie turn 18

Josie

Parker threw a birthday party for Selena and me. He invited some people, including our parents. Markus came to pick me up, but I hesitated. That is a lie. I tried to figure a way of not going.

“Josie, we’re going to be late,” Markus told me.

I sat on the bed and looked at him.

“That means to stand up, use your legs so we can go,” he said as he motioned with his fingers.

“Do you think anyone will notice if I’m not there?” I asked Markus as he looked at me.

“I’m sure everyone will notice,” he replied as I...