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Sorry, I totally didn’t get a chance to call you back.

I was just checking in. How is everything going?

Her next text comes late at night.

Mia is good. We are all doing great. Thank you.

Did you open the envelope I left on your nightstand?

Again, she leaves me hanging until the next day.

Yes, thank you.

The dismissive messages are on my last nerve.

I take it from the curt responses that you are not a fan of Paris?

This time her response is faster, but no less infuriating.

On the contrary, I am going to leave earlier for Paris. I talked to my teachers. I only have two final papers left to turn in. My teachers agreed to let me email it to them. I am done for the semester.

Wait. What the fuck?

What? Why didn’t you check with me before making these decisions?

I am checking with you now.

After you have already decided…

No response. Nothing at all after she drops a bomb like that. I finally get a response after hours of checking my phone for a text.

You are the one who wanted me to go to Paris…

“This is fucking ridiculous,” I mutter to myself.

You are leaving in between your school year.

I am not. I am done with my school year.

I don’t know what to say. I just stare at the messages. I can’t believe Raven didn’t even check with me before making these decisions. This is not like her.

Anger is pounding through me. I want to throw the phone against the wall.

When are you leaving?

Raven hammers in the final nail to the coffin.

Tomorrow.

You are leaving before I get home?

The only available flight was in the morning.

She is making a fast exit. Purposely leaving before having to see me. This goes beyond normal non confrontational Raven. Something about her bailing doesn't quite add up. I have felt that girl pine for me for years. I finally gave in, even if it was only a little bit. She told me she loved me. Wouldn't she want to at least talk to me after we kissed?

Then it hits me.

It happened.