Chapter 9

The ride back to school was accompanied by a heavy and incredibly awkward atmosphere between Lana and River. Lana felt a headache approaching as she slowly tried to engrain all the information she learnt to her memory. She leaned back and closed her eyes, allowing the harsh breeze coming from the open windows to consume her. Her heart felt weird, almost as if she was not fully satisfied at how River reacted towards her last question.

A buzz from her pocket made her slightly flinch. She reached to pull out her phone. There were several text messages and phones calls from both Carmen and Suzie. Lana opened up their group chat to reassure them that she was okay.

Lana: Sorry about disappearing, I’m heading to our usual spot!

Suzie: Jeez!! We thought u died or smthg

Suzie: I called like 10 times!

Suzie: I feel like a mom having to deal with a rebellious daughter :/

Suzie: Carmen! What ar