Staying Low Key Novels & Stories

- Amelia, that's a beautiful name. - Thank you, darling. Will you have dinner with me tomorrow night? - I don't know. I'll think about it. Now, let me go back to my office. - No, give me a quick one. - We might be heard, you know everyone is here. - No, no, we'll be careful. Please, I can't work like this. Besides, the key is in my thong. If you want to leave, you'll have to come get it.

“What’s going on with you, really?” Keon didn’t turn right away, his fingers clicking the mouse rapidly as he adjusted something on-screen. Finally, he sighed and swiveled his chair to face her. His expression was guarded. “I’ve been staying on a low, Savannah,” he said, leaning back in his chair. His tone was casual, but there was an edge to it. “On a low? What does that even mean?” she asked, folding her arms. Keon’s gaze drifted, avoiding hers. “It means I’m staying out of the family drama for once. It’s exhausting.”

Ruby was clearly the most displeased, even more than my parents. Ever since moving into the shabby apartment, she hadn't stopped complaining. Used to a life of luxury, she couldn't handle living so modestly. When Dad realized the live stream wasn't making much, he shut it off. It felt like a shame. I wouldn't get to see their silly antics anymore. … I'd been in Delvoria for over two weeks and had settled in quickly. My Elarish was strong, but I didn't speak Delvorian yet, so I'd been teaching myself on the side.

##Chapter 27: Cassidy Book One: Stay Meet me downstairs ASAP with your hockey bag. I stare at the phone in my hand before typing out a response. Are you serious? Just do it. Bossy much? The eye roll emoji pops up on the screen. Fine. I'll be down in 5.

That's my motto. "Ground! Please swallow me up now! I can't stand living like this anymore!" I shouted to no one in particular as I was the only one in my room. "Chocolate is the only thing that keeps me sane these days" I groan as I turn to my side so I can reach for the chocolate wrapper. "What did I say about snacking in bed" "Go away! Let me snack to my heart’s content." "Vee!" Vee? only one person calls me that. I turned to face the door so fast I couldn't help but finch when I felt the pain. I had been laying there in the same position for such a long time so I'm pretty sure someone can relate to the feeling.

“Suzanna… help me…” His hand slipped beneath her skirt as he grabbed her without restraint. Suzanna’s face reddened slightly, yet she did not stop him. She turned to me with a calm expression. “Shane, go buy three boxes of condoms for me. I need to help Eric see if he has recovered. There will be plenty more anniversaries later. If you do not buy them, do not think about touching me for the rest of your life.” It felt as if I had fallen into an ice pit.

Then she said softly, “This is what staying feels like.” Alexander answered without hesitation. “Yes.” And for once, neither of them felt the need to define it further. Because there was nothing left to chase. Only what remained.

I listen. I breathe. I stay.

I'm playing it safe, keeping a low profile. "Oh yeah, well, it better work."