Chapter 7. Heading to a Party

Piper’s POV

On the way home from Jay’s mansion, I sat leaning against the back of the chair as I stared at the rows of houses on the left and right sides of the road. Ever since I was little, I had always asked my dad to take me to this street because I wanted to see and observe the model houses that lined the street.

I had other reasons besides wanting to see these houses. When I was a kid, I thought the houses in this area were unique and nice. All the houses along this street were the same model, just different in terms of color. Another thing was that these houses are higher than the road. To reach the front door, we have to climb a few steps. I imagined standing behind its living room windows and enjoying the view of the highway. It would be nice.

“Piper.”

“Piper.”

Max’s voice woke me from my reverie. It was him calling my name. “Yes?”

“You’re daydreaming. Is there something you want to talk about? You can talk to me about it or we can