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Chapter Eight:
“Here? You’re sure about-“
“I just need to get it over with, Vasha.”
I watched helplessly as Olivia wrote a furious text to who I’m assuming was Charlotte when Brody suddenly appeared beside us in our secluded corner. Her brow was furrowed with worry, and I sat up straight.
“Charlotte’s here....I didn’t tell her to leave, but you have to get this shit under wraps-“
“I’m not the type to start a scene and you know it, Nicole.” Olivia hissed, clearly on edge. What’s more, she used Brody’s legal name. I sensed a heated exchange coming on and quickly went to stand between them.
“Easy.” I coaxed, eyeing them both sternly. Brody took a step forward, narrowing her light hazel eyes at Olivia. Becoming eye level with her chest made me back away slightly.
“I know you’re having a tough time right now, but this is my going away party. You&rsq
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