Page 111 of Secret Love

Tru

Sleep well. I love you.

I’ve been hovering over a dark place since the accident, but this is the first time I fully fall into it.

It’s best that I’m alone for a while. I don’t want Tru or anyone else to see me this way.

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX

SHORT-LIVED

TRU

I had a horrible night. Earl got annoyed with how much I was up and down. I must have checked my phone a hundred times, and each time was more unsatisfying than the last. Nothing from Henley. No texts. No phone calls.

I’m trying not to worry, but after I ended up in my car crying when I left him yesterday afternoon, it’s been hard to just shake that off when I’m not hearing anything from him.

I break down and text him.

Good morning! Missed you last night. How are you feeling today?

I hope you’re catching up on sleep. Let me know how you’re feeling…and if you’re craving anything. I can bring it over during my lunch break.

When I get to school and still haven’t heard anything. I text the guys, asking if they’ve talked to him.

Rhodes

He said he was going to bed early last night, so we didn’t see him, and I haven’t talked to him today.

Bowie

I texted him that I’d stop by on my way back from the gym, but I haven’t heard anything.

Weston

Same. I told him Caleb and I were about to pick up something from Serendipity and asked if I could grab something for him and take it over.

Penn

I’m actually at his gate now. Beau is seeing if he’s available.

I text Henley again.

I’m not used to you being so quiet. Everything okay? Are we okay?

Maybe you had an appointment I’d forgotten about. I might stop by during lunch.

It’s impossible to put it out of my mind while I’m teaching, but I try. I see Cassidy in the hall and ask if she’s talked to him. She says she hasn’t but that they’re stopping by after school.

During my lunch break, I drive over and talk to Beau and Linc. Beau lets me through the gate, but there’s no answer at the door. Henley had talked about having a key made for me, but we still haven’t done that, and since I left yesterday thinking I’d be right back, I didn’t bother taking one with me.

That afternoon after school, I’m starting to get a sick feeling.

I’ve talked with the guys and they haven’t heard back from you either. I’m worried, Henley.

When my phone dings, my hands are shaking when I pick up the phone, and I let out a relieved exhale when I see that it’s Henley.

That relief is short-lived.

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