Page 92 of Knox Academy Omnibus
I’m nervous and excited to put my plan into action. I texted Baxter earlier and he said he could get me out of here anytime. He would have a plane on standby for me, which gives me justenough time to execute my plan. I’m aiming for Friday but it’s good to know I can be out of here sooner, if the shit hits the fan.
The guys want to fuck with me? Well, payback's a bitch. And so am I.
I’m unsure if they will all show up tonight for dinner, although if Monty has anything to say about it, they will. I have an idea. Not a smart one, but one that will drive home a point.
I jump up off my bed and go to find Laura. She is in the kitchen sipping on her soy caramel latte. The plain coffee she used to drink way back when, is clearly no longer good enough for the future Mrs Knox.
“Hi,” she says, taking in my outfit. A pair of Aadi’s old sweats tied at the side with a scrunchie and an oversized Nike T-shirt. I can tell she’s annoyed by my appearance, but for some reason she doesn’t say anything.
“I had fun yesterday,” I say, trying to manipulate her from the start.
“Me too. I’m glad we could bond.”
“I have a boyfriend,” I blurt out, intentionally letting her think I am nervous about telling her.
“That Baxter boy?” I nod. “Monty doesn’t like him,” she whines.
“He doesn’t know him the way I do. He’s special to me. One of the only people here that cares.”
“Well, since Monty is in my bad books, I think you should invite the boy to dinner. We can be a united front and try to convince him that you like the boy.”
“Really?” I stammer, making my eyes wide with wonder, and she nods.
Yes, stage one complete!
Now to get Baxter here.
“Thank you so much. I’m going to call him and invite him over...that is, if you don’t mind me using my phone whilst I’m here? I know I usually use it after dinner...”
“Go for it.” She smiles, my ‘gratitude’ has her beaming. She loves to be the cool mum. Loved to be loved.
Baxter, being a third year, has phone privileges. I don’t know how he swung it, since I really don’t picture him being the model student earning the right to a phone.
I race to my room and text Baxter.
Amelie
Dinner at the Knox residence tonight 7pm
Baxter
What is that pretty brain cooking up?
Amelie
Just wasting time. Set the mood for dinner.
Amelie
Oh, and I told Laura you are my boyfriend. So play the part.
Baxter
Which one are you making jealous?
Amelie
I don’t want to make them jealous. I want to piss them off.
