Page 120 of My Ruthless Neighbor

She practically gave me a new life.

I am not rich. I am still a newbie who has to figure out a thousand different things in the modeling career but I am earning well. Because my debut assignment was so successful, I charge the same as the next famous model. All thanks to Hannah.

Now, I don’t eat cheeseburgers for dinner anymore.

I am going to start paying River more than the amount I am paying now. I love the apartment. It is my home. So I don’t want to move again. But I intend to pay the actual rent the next month.

That reminds me… I pull my phone out and snap a picture of the wall and send it to River. I shoot her a quick text.

Me: Look at that! Your girl finally arrived.

She replies almost instantly.

River: So proud of you, Summer. You deserve it and more!

I smile widely. I start typing.

Me: When are you coming over? Goldie and I miss you so much.

She takes several minutes to reply.

River: I’ll try to meet soon, okay? Give him kisses for me.

A cloud of disappointment hangs over me. I miss her so much. She is one of the most important people in my life. One of the very few I trust with my all.

Yes, I have new friends but I will never forget what River did for me. She’ll always hold a special place in my heart.

Me: I will. Please take care. Call me if you need me. I mean it. You know I’ll be there in a heartbeat.

River: I know and that keeps me going. I’ll visit soon. Love you.

Me: I’ll hold you to that! Love you too xoxo

I exit the building and walk to my car.

Once inside, I drop my backpack in the passenger seat and pull the door shut. It doesn’t shut properly on the first try as usual. So I push it open and then jerk it close with force.

I turn the ignition. Nothing happens.

I try again. “Come on, don’t die on me!” I mumble to my beat-up Honda Civic.

I open the door. Or try to because once it’s shut, you have to shove it open with your feet. It finally gives and I snatch my backpack and get out.

It’s time to say goodbye to my car, I guess. I’ll have to buy a new one soon.

Or maybe I can spend some money on servicing the car.

I’ll have to call a cab for now.

Letting out a sigh, I walk toward the exit.

I don’t like taking a cab. It’s pretty expensive. Although I can afford a ride back home, I dislike wasting money.

I decide to walk for a while.

The sunset paints the sky orange and red with a hint of purple. So beautiful.

A chilly breeze makes my hair flutter. I huddle into my colorful bomber jacket, cursing myself for wearing the black mini-skirt instead of going for the jeans.

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