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Remember we have a date

Author: Mimi Hannah
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-20 20:26:00

(AN HOUR AGO)

XAVIER’s POV

Mike started the car and we were already on our way back to the house, oh, finally! After waiting for 3 extra days. My eyes are practically glued to my phone that has refused to show up network, I angrily took the phone away,

“Fuck! Why is everything against me?” I asked while Mike shook his head with a scoff.

“I already told you, only the burner phones we used can only have networks. Our business phones can’t be used here… hold on a little longer, we are almost in the city,” Mike said to me and not like I haven’t heard him the first time, I just want to text Camille!

“Yeah, I know, you don’t have to keep repeating that,” I whispered resting my head slowly in the seat. Then I slightly closed my eyes but instantly I opened it and sit upright.

“Let’s visit her! Let’s…”

“Are you out of your mind? You know their house is an extra 20 minutes ride, you-” Mike complained and my gritted teeth welcomed him as he lifted his eyes to look me in the rearview, he shut up
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