Chapter 55

There was shuffling on the other end of the line and then she heard the dull thud of a closing door. Finally, Gab spoke, concern lacing her tone,

"What's wrong, sweetie? Did he hurt you?" 

She sniffled, shaking her head then remembered Gab couldn't see her, "No, not physically anyway."

There was a drawn-out sigh before her friend responded, "What's going on?"

Maya plopped on the bed, grabbed a nearby pillow and placed it on her thighs. She contemplated the words in her head, wondering if she was simply overreacting. It could be the high from the sex that was working,

She wasn't even sure anymore.

"Maya?" 

She groaned, tugging at her hair, her scalp protesting in response, "I lied last night, I didn't hook up with some random dude I found in the bar. I went back with him." 

"I know," Gab answered and she furrowed her brows together.

"You know?"

Gab's low and amused chuckle met her ears, "Of course, we grew up