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Once, Lizzie and I talked about opening our own bookstore; we practically ran the place ourselves anyway But it wasn’t anything that could be a reality I knew better than to drea I’d never have Hell, I’d just barely been able to escape the shit hand I’d been dealt I absolutely lovedthe best e had Other than Lizzie, I had nothing Nothing worth anything Thank God I had her

At least I kneho I was, though I was the tough bitch with her shit together I knew life would get better one day and that as long as Lizzie and I were together, we’d survive and make the best of every situation But who ah my life and I don’t knohat’s left in the rubble I should be grateful; I aly, fear is the overriding one Am I just supposed to lie down for hisI need birth control

“I need to get so a -after pill is listed at the very top “I know Liz is going to want coffee Do you have, like, a olf coffeehouse?” They grin again

“You can order whatever you want and have it delivered”

“What if I want to go out and go shopping?” I’ here like a prisoner Even if it is a gilded cage

“There are a few shopping ht now oing on”

“What exactly is going on?” All I know is that thisthe olves talked to one another silently And I sat beside Devin with hi later

“It’s a bit of a drive but if you want to get out of here, we can take you”

“Way to dodge the question,” I retort

Lev throws his hands up in defeat “Just na “We’ll take you”

“What about the nearest coffeehouse?”

With an uncomfortable demeanor, he tells me, “Sorry, Grace, you’ll have to order it and have it delivered, but I can take you to one of the malls after?”

I nod That’s not a bad option

“Let’s order Lizzie’s coffee and head out so I can pick up some stuff Which room is hers?”

As I ask the question, Vince strolls into the kitchen wearing sweats, no shirt, and has a belt draped around his neck The buckle of it hits him in the chest a few times while he walks and a look of irritation crosses his face before he swings it over one shoulder

“Yo, what’re you guys talking about?” He grins e

“Shopping trip” Jude gives a clipped response

“Ah, I think Veronica said she wanted to go out and get coffee” My lips purse at the mention of Veronica