Chapter 7

Fiona got off the stool and walked towards the exit. “It is almost three o’clock, Ruby should be on her way now.” I stood up and followed her. And when she stopped walking and raised a finger in mid-air, I stopped as well. But I didn’t raise my finger.

“Ruby’s father will be back around seven pm so you have to stay till then. But make sure that you resume early tomorrow. You need to be here by seven AM. If you can come earlier, that would be nice.”head.

“Grace...” I dropped my hands from my face and gave Ruby a nice smile.

“Ruby, I have to go. I need to get as much rest as I can right now.”

“What? You are not staying for dinner?” Fiona suddenly appeared.

“No, Fiona. As you know I have to be up early tomorrow.” Drunk me is not going to be happy about that! But whatever! I have to be decent!

I thought in my head, saying the statements in a sing-song manner.

“I wish you were living with us. I can’t wait to see you again!” Ruby said an