Chapter 30 : Don't Scream

Mia's POV

The day had been long, and I was grateful to finally be alone. Ethan put me up in a guest bedroom at the far end of his apartment and I was enjoying a moment to myself. I laid back in my bed and enjoyed the view of the tall buildings surrounding us.

I couldn’t believe that people actually lived like this. It felt like I was living in a fairy tale.

I rolled over on my stomach and pulled out my phone. I dialed my home phone number, which had been etched into my brain since I was ten years old, and called home. After a few rings, Amber picked up.

“Jones residence.” She said, sounding a little tired.

“Amber, it’s me.” I said, surprised at how happy I was to hear her voice.

“Mia, where are you?” She quickly asked once she realized it was me. “I thought we were going to have a girl’s night for Allie tonight.”

“I know.” I said, feeling guilty. “I-I had to leave town suddenly.”

“Is this about your new boyfriend?” She asked, with an attitude. “I can’t believe yo