Chapter 113

(Emily's POV)

I'm sitting across the table from my new friend, Drake Lee. He passes me the little box I've been waiting and hoping for all week long, and I open the lid to peek inside.

"Oh my god, I can't believe it," I breathe.

"I know," he laughs. "This was the hardest one I've ever done. Took me three whole days."

"You're a miracle worker. Honestly."

He grins, almost as gleeful as I am.

"You mind if I put the whole thing up on my YouTube channel?" he says. "I was wearing my GoPro the whole time, got some great footage."

"Of course!" I say.

I close the box, still hardly believing what I'm holding in my hand, and I stow it back in my purse. I give Drake a slim envelope of cash in return, the amount we agreed upon, plus a bonus for saving my fucking ass.

"Well, call me if you ever need me again," he says, giving me a little salute.

"I hope I won't need you," I laugh. "No offense."

"None was taken," he chuckles. He raises his hand to signal for the waitress.

"I already paid for the