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She smiled at that “I suppose I may be They have always been the best to me, so I feel like they deserve ht actually be able to do things h”

Mehdi leaned in, his expression impish “Fun, isn’t it?” he asked

Her sh her smile faltered

“What is it?” he asked, his brow furrowing

“I just feel bad My parents ht about now, and I don’t have my phone At least then I could text theone, the more they’ll worry”

Mehdi pulled out a cellphone and handed it to her “Text them Tell them that you need a few days to think and clear your head At least that way they’ll know you’re okay”

Steph held the phone in her hand, wondering what she could possibly say that wouldn’t drive herfor it, she tapped in her ested, then hesitated before pressing send

“A few days?” she asked, looking up at him

Mehdi smiled “You can stay with uest room and plenty of provisions for you It would be no trouble whatsoever”

Steph’s heart fluttered at his offer She would get to spendhonest, was all she wanted to do She inhaled and pressed send, exhaling after the e had been sent Then she handed the phone back to Mehdi, who pocketed it with a grin

“There now Your parents know you’re safe They et over it Nohy don’t you try to enjoy yourself for a little bit Have you ever gotten to let loose before?”