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We Need to Talk

Mila

Losing your best friend and your sister over something like that seemed a bit drastic, though. But that was Jerrod to a tee. He was dramatic in the best sense of the word.

My phone rang.

“It’s Ben,” I said.

“So? Answer it,” Skylar said.

I held the phone to my ear. “I was hoping I would hear from you, soon,” I said with a smile.

“Can I see you tonight?” Ben asked. He sounded stressed.

“Yeah, sure. Is everything okay?”

“Yeah, I just want to talk. Can I come over?”

I glanced at Skylar. She was frowning.

“I’m with Skylar at the moment, but I can meet you somewhere soon.”

“Okay, I’ll meet you at your place.”

He ended the call without much of a goodbye, and I put down my phone on the table.

“What was that all about?” Skylar asked.

“I have no idea. He sounds very serious. I’m so sorry to cut this short, but I need to go.”

“Don’t be sorry, I understand,” Skylar said.

I asked to have the rest of my food to-go, and Skylar and I settled the bill, each paying half. I hugged her when we left
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