Either he didn’t get the hint, or he ignored it. My bets were on the latter. “Why didn’t you just tell me you were Randy’s sister? I would have let you in.”
I shrugged. “I’m not exactly a pro at this. I wasn’t sure what I was and wasn’t allowed to say.”
When we reached the sidewalk, I moved to turn left. He grabbed my arm and pulled me right.
“My car is this way. I’ll give you a lift home.”
“Oh no. Really, I’m good. I already ordered an Uber anyway. I appreciate the thought though.” Besides, I did not need any of Dillan’s people knowing where I lived.
He scowled at me. “I will give you a ride home. Dillan would be upset if he thought I didn’t make sure you got home safely.”
I busted out in a laugh. “We both know what this was, don’t pretend otherwise. I appreciate the offer. But I promise, if I got into that car with you, I would tell you the wrong address, get out, and then get into an Uber to take me somewhere else, go inside for a bit, then leave out a back door and into another Uber.”
BoBo gave me a confused look, like he wasn’t sure what to do with me. Thankfully, my Uber started approaching. I raised my arm to get the driver’s attention as I continued talking.
“Let’s save us both the trouble, and I’ll take the one Uber now.”
He scratched his head like the big ape he was, while I quickly jumped in the back seat of the Suburban. The housewife looking lady driving it gave me a big smile and greeted me. I hadn’t realized I approved a carpool Uber until she made the next stop. Oh well. It would help save money. I was broke again after all.
As soon as I locked my front door behind me, I hightailed it to the shower. When I came out, my phone had a few missed calls, all from Katia. I called her back on speakerphone and set it on the bathroom counter.
“What’s up? Everything alright?”
Katia cursed me out for a minute straight.
When she was finally done, I asked again. “Everything alright?”
“No, everything is not alright. Last I heard from you, you were going to some club called Indecent. That was more than 12 hours ago! You didn’t answer my calls or messages. I did some research online about the club, and it is not a place you should be.” She rambled on about all the crimes she believed were committed inside the doors of the club while I got dressed.
I was fully clothed, and teeth brushed by the time the tirade ended.
“You feel better now?” I asked, laughing at her. She verbally flipped me off.
“So, what happened? How did your meeting go?” I heard the incredulousness in her tone.
She already knew I lied, and I was too tired to keep it up. I told her everything. From Randy asking for the 5,000, to me leaving BoBo on the street.
“While I am shocked that you agreed to such a deal, I applaud your exit. That was awesome!”
