Chapter 25

I walked tired and hunched next to Abby, I couldn't even carry my body, we looked like zombies, we spent the night playing one (and by the way I did win Gus's ten dollars), we talked about irrelevant topics, Gus assured me that he would have his help to catch the Zanni. I don't want to mention them, not on my birthday, today is a problem-free day.

Another reason why I couldn't sleep is that I couldn't stop thinking about Edrien's kiss. I spent the whole night touching my cheek and with a manic smile that was scary; according to Abby.

I hear his yawn-groan.

Poor thing, she didn't sleep either, but it's good that she kept the five dollars, which; I clarify; we achieve without traps or dirty tricks. She hasn't said the stupid thing about being in love with her again. Thank Mr. All I was missing was that she fell in love with one of her enemies.

Mom wasted no time in calling me and making me swear that I would come home tonight, she has organized a family party, she warned me that if I mi