Chapter 15

Yes, I can go pick up my keys in the morning, and everything is all set to move in on Saturday.”

“You must be so excited to finally have your own space,” Ava says, smiling at me.

“It will be a relief not to have to be quiet anymore.” I look over and smile at Hannah, letting her know full well what I mean by that.

Mr Hills laughs and cuts up his chicken. “Oh, you haven’t been so bad. We are all going to miss you, I know that. Aren’t we, girls?”

Both Hannah and Ava agree, and I just smile as I eat my dinner. I know one pussy in this house is going to miss my bedtime stories, but I’m thinking we’ll find a way to still make that happen.

“So, honey, have you decided about college yet? I know we keep bringing it up, but you’ve gotten all these acceptance letters and you’re graduating in four months. You really need to decide what you want to do.”

I pause, my fork halfway to my mouth, as I look at Hannah for her response. I can’t imagine her wanting to leave for college after what we’v