Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Ana

After a wait of 45 minutes, Dylan arrives with our things. Mr. Jackson had been quite generous while we waited and passed the time chatting about the club and general knowledge that was useful to us. I wanted to get to know him better, but I kept some details back; I don't find it easy to trust people quickly.

We get dressed and Courtney helps me polish my look by fixing my hair and make-up up so that I looked more sophisticated. For the final touch of elegance, Dylan gives me a necklace that used to belong to my mother.

"Is this yours?" I asked Courtney. She smiled but shook her head.

"No, Ana. It belonged to your mum. Your dad gave it to me."

At first, I couldn't speak, many emotions running through me at once: bittersweet love for my mum and happiness and sadness combined.

"It's beautiful," I said eventually, with a smile. "Thank you."

Dylan puts the neckless on me and I barely recognize myself in the mirror. I look like my mother, who left me too soon. Courtn