CHAPTER NINE

I dress in a baggy top and jeans. I decide to wear my hair down today. Fortunately for me, Don does not make an appearance; so to say I am happy is an understatement. I am elated. I eat breakfast conveniently and put on my locket before I head off to school.

Surprisingly, I meet Jordan on my way to class.

“Morning, Nala,” he greets, and I grin from ear to ear.

“Morning, Jordan”

“I see you love the locket”

I nod in affirmation and glaze my fingertips across the necklace. He seems pleased with my answer.

“How about we skip school, and talk?” Jordan grins mischievously, and...