VALENTINA

CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT.

I laid the groundwork and just like clockwork,the dominoes Cascaded in a line.

*Taylor swift.

VALENTINA.

"Isn't this too much,"I ask Bree as I study my  reflection in the mirror.My makeup looks gorgeous thanks to Bree and my hair is in loose curls courtesy of Mal.

"Nonsense,it's just perfect ,"she says adding volume to my hair.

"You're overthinking it,you look beautiful,"Mal says from my bed and I smile at her even though I can't see her.

"Okay,I'm ready,"I say as as I get up from the chair.

"One more thing,"Mal says getting up and digging into my drawer.

"Found it,"she says removing my jewelry box and walking over to me.

"Wear this,"she says taking my hand and slipping on the bracelet that I'm almost sure Theo got me at school.

"Now you look perfect,"Mal adds.

"Thank...,"I start but I'm disturbed by my ring tone.

"It's Theo,"Bree squeals passing on my phone to me.

"Hey you,"I say picking up.

"Hey, I'm outside,"

"Oh you can come in,I'm pretty sure ...,"

"Not outside your house, outside your room,"

I don't reply,I just walk over to the door and open it.
Sure enough I find Theo, standing there grinning from ear to ear.

"Aren't you little early,"Bree says from behind me .

"No,I think I'm on time,"he says checking his phone,"anyway if you don't mind,Val and I have to leave,"he adds.

"Have her back by curfew,"Mal shouts and we all turn to see her,"oh I'm just kidding,but I want her back in one piece,"she adds and Theo laughs.

"I promise I'll have her back in one piece,"he says before turning to me.

"Shall we,"he says holding out his hand.

I take his hand,"I'll see you later,guys,don't forget to lock up"I say.

"Have fun,"they chorus and I smile at them.

"Let's go,"I say to Theo and we leave my house.

"By the way,you look really pretty ,"he starts before opening the door of his car,"and this is for you,"he says giving me a red rose.

"Thank you,"I say hugging him and he hugs me back.
We let go of each other and I get into the passenger seat,as Theo gets into the drivers seat.

"You ready,"he asks looking over at me as he starts the car.

"Yes,"I reply putting on my seat belt.

"By the way,where are we going,"I ask as he drives out of my driveway.

"To my house,"he says casually.

"Your house,you mean where your parents are,"I ask.

"Relax,"he laughs,"mom and dad aren't home,they'll be back tomorrow,"he says.

"I see,"I breathe out.

"I thought you would be excited to see my mom atleast,"he teases.

"I love your mom, but I haven't met your dad yet,so ..."I say.

"I understand, anyway do you have any food allergies,"Theo asks suddenly.

"Huh,"

"Food allergies Val, aren't you allergic to anything,?"