Page 36 of The Winning Ticket

Little B

Pretty good. I worked from home and cleaned the apartment.

What could she possibly have to clean? The apartment was so damn clean it was practically sparkling. Whenever I entered a room over the weekend, Bri was in there with a cloth and spray, manically cleaning all surfaces like her life depended on it. I know how Bri grew up; her family was tidy, but she was never this concerned with cleaning… Something is up there.

Jake

Sounds like a great day. Minus the cleaning part… that part sounds boring.

I watch my phone, waiting for the bubble to appear to show she’s typing, but nothing happens.

After five minutes, I wonder if I’ve said the wrong thing.

I try to distract myself and get back into the flow of the music, but after ten minutes, I know I’ve said something wrong.

Worried I’ve upset her, I grab my phone again and type the first thing I can think of.

Jake

Want a visitor this weekend?

The bubble appears immediately, and I stare at the phone, not even realising I am actually holding my breath until her response appears.

Little B

I’ll never say no to a visitor.

So much for not driving as much this weekend…

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I AM HERE IF YOU EVER JUST WANT TO LET IT OUT

BRIANNA

Morgan

How are things going?

Brianna

All good - nothing exciting on my end.

Morgan

Have you heard from Jake?

Brianna

Not today, why?

Morgan

Just checking.

Brianna

You’re doing it again.

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