Page 62 of My Rules for Revenge
While I searched for the money in my purse, he slowly leaned over and squinted at me.
“Don’t I know you from somewhere?”
“Yeah, I think so,” I said.
“Where do you go to school?”
“I go to Brightwood High.”
“I go there too. I think we have a class together,” Carlos pointed out.
“We don’t have a class together,” I clarified.
“Damn. You sound sure about that,” he remarked.
“I remember everyone in my classes. I would’ve remembered you,” I assured.
Carlos creepily smiled. I found the money and placed it on the counter. He gawked at me as he slid the money into the cash register.
“So, you would’ve remembered me. That’s interesting.”
“What are you talking about?” I asked.
“Oh, c’mon. You know what you’re doing. What’s your name?” he asked.
“My name is Indira.”
“I’m Carlos. It’s nice to meet you.”
“It’s nice to meet you, too. Do I wait here for the popcorn?” I asked.
Carlos looked around. I followed his eyes and saw no one in the vicinity. I had no idea where Heather and Vivian went. I grew nervous. I was about to walk away without the popcorn just so I could get away from that creep.
“Yeah, wait here. It’s cooking right now. It’ll be ready in a few minutes. Sorry about that,” Carlos said apologetically.
I peeked inside the machine and saw that it was completely full. He noticed and laughed nervously.
“Oh, no. This isn’t the one we use. This is like a prop. It’s for show.”
“Oh.”
“What movie are you watching?”
“I’m not sure.”
“What? You bought a ticket to a movie, and you don’t know what it is? That’s pretty weird. Are you messing with me?” Carlos asked.
“No, sorry. I forgot the name. I’m not messing with you.”
“Can I have your phone number?” Carlos asked.
“I’m sorry?”
“Listen, I think you’re cute, and I would like to go out with you sometime,” Carlos suggested.
“Oh, wow! Thank you, but I like to keep my phone number private. I’m sorry. Do you think that popcorn is ready yet?” I asked.
Carlos leaned in closer and whispered.
