Chapter 23: Evil

I still haven't told Selah about my life. I've been so distant. She knows Chad wanted me to steal his family's heirloom, but that's it. I call Selah and confess about Chad beating me up. I confess about my move to Aunt Tara's house. I discuss my enrollment into an eating disorder recovery program.

"That's a lot," Selah says.

"I know," I reply.

"What are you going to do about Italy?" She asks.

"I'm going. My Aunt Tara is coming. It's the only way the recovery program will let me go," I say.

"I see. Well, I am so damn excited. We can make out with European hotties," Selah says.

"I can't," I say.

"Oh, sure you can. It will be like the time you made out with Joey Vanderburgh behind Chad's back," she says.

"I CAN'T," I say.

"Yes, you can. What's wrong with you?" She asks.

"Collin's different," I reply.

"Look, I like you with Collin. I really do. But it's Europe, and they are fucking hot. I'm sure he'd understand," she begs.

"No, Selah. I'm not cheating on Collin," I say angrily.

"Why not?"