JJ's biggest flaw was his recklessness, and his bad ideas. Honestly, that didn't seem that bad to Bexley.
Rafe's biggest flaw? Jealousy. Pure, uncontrolled jealousy.
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tw: mentions of overdose, mentions of death
Bexley fell silent. "...Amber's mom?"
"What the fuck?" Rafe breathed, lowly. He looked around, like he couldn't believe it. "Your mom knew her?"
And it was such a small thing. Such a small revelation. But for an instance, Bexley's mom's death was completely lifted off her shoulders, a new mystery taking it's place.
Luna Riviera...was Amber's mom? The woman only ever visited there house, she never brought up a daughter.
"How did they know each other?" Rafe asked.
Bexley said, "I told you. They've been friends since high school."
She frowned, looking at her boyfriend. "Amber was a pogue?"
"No," Rafe said quickly. "Are you kidding? I wouldn't have dated a pogue."
Bexley felt a sting in her chest by the way he declared that so seriously. Like she, a pogue, wasn't standing in front of him.
"Unless she hid it," Rafe said. He ran a hand through his hair, stressed. "She fucked rich guys, maybe she did it for money the whole time."
"But you met her mom?"
"No, I've only seen photos. On her Instagram and stuff."
Bexley felt strange all of a sudden. Did her mom know that Luna was Amber's mom? Did she know they dated? Did she know the accusations against him? Is that why her mom hated Rafe so much?
No. Madelyn would've mentioned it before, Bexley was sure of it.
"I-I have to talk with her. I can't leave her out there." Bexley told him. She stepped to the door, then paused. Her heart was beating fast. She felt another wave of relief as the grief in her body was placed on hold, replaced by this new confusing information. She looked back at Rafe. "...Come out with me."
He was surprised, but didn't let it show. He nodded immediately. Rafe walked outside with Bexley. The woman lit up when she saw her. The woman's sad, pale face stuck out with her puffy red eyes.
"Oh, Bexley, baby." She embraced her for a long hug. "How are you doing?"
Bexley hated the question. As she pulled out of the hug, she answered with her usual lie, "I'm okay. I'm-I'm managing."
Rafe stared at the woman. He saw a clear facial resemblance between her and Amber. What the fuck was going on?
The lady shook her head. "I couldn't believe the news when I first heard it. Your mother...she was still so young."
