Chapter 18: The Plan

First thing in the morning, I wake up to hear the birds singing outside my window.  Then I hear the Morning Doves cooing softly in the distance afterwards.  While listening for any other noises, I hear Arabella’s voice in the next room as she talks with Omega Jenny.  They seem to be getting along famously, because the next thing that I hear is loud laughter. 

Curious of what could be so funny, I listen more carefully to the rest of the conversation before getting dressed.  Since there is a wall between us, their voices are a bit muffled, but I get every couple of words and when I hear my name, I stop and place my ear against the wall to hear even better.  Feeling a smile spread across my face, I can’t help but hope that she has some secret desire for me that she will confide in Jenny.

However, the next thing I know I hear a knock on my door.  Unfortunately, this means that I don’t hear the rest of the conversation be