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“What is it?” I ask her

“Oh, nothing,” she says “Just a text from my brother”

She quickly stows the phone away But I can tell she’s lit up with excitement, barely able to sit still now

I takenot to let my irritation show

What would it take to make Aida be completely honest withoverseer?

She’s too happy to notice the change in my mood

“We should order dessert!” she says “What’s your favorite?”

“I don’t eat sweets,” I say sulkily

“They have a grapefruit gelato,” she teases “That’s pretty much health food”

“Maybe I’ll have a bit of yours,” I say, relenting

“I’ chocolate soufflé”

The next afternoon, I’ by the house to see if Aida wants to coetting into Nessa’s Jeep

“Where are you going?” I ask her

“I’ve got souely

“What kind of errands?”