1000 and More Calls ✔

Chapter 24

Leigheanna and Rowan are leaning closer to each other. She's trying to look away, probably not feeling very comfortable with the situation, but he still catches her glimpse, making her blush and her heart pound.

Unexpectedly, he presses his lips on her, not even caring about her attempts to pull back. There's no going back at this stage. They must accept their mutual feelings. They have to admit they're more than just casual friends.

Leigheanna: I... I...

Rowan: You what?

He blinks an eye, leaving her even more confused.

Rowan: Are you okay?

Leigheanna: I mean... I didn't even expect that...

Rowan: I think I've already told you once, but you're cute when you stutter.

Leigheanna: Oh, really? You're exaggerating, you know, right?

Rowan: No way!

Leigheanna: Come on, we have to reach the house, before it's too late.

Rowan: Too late? This city never sleeps, Leighy.

The guy and the girl laugh loud and then get back on Rowan's old and beaten Jeep, waiting for Taylor to restart his own car so that they can follow him.

Meanwhile, the night is already coming as Alaria is driving on the unusually deserted motorway. This, fortunately for her, her sisters and Bridie, is enough to ensure a growing distance from the woman who almost ruined their lives.

Alaria: Has Leigheanna texted or called yet?

Bridie: No.

Meara: Hopefully, she'll call us later.

Bridie: I think so.

Silence falls in Alaria's car as she keeps driving and the other passengers don't say a single word. However, it's broken as soon as Bridie's phone rings. She frowns at the thought that Kaitlin might be calling her again, but she's surprised - and relieved - that the witch is not calling. It's Leigheanna calling instead.

Phone call between Bridie and Leigheanna

Bridie: Hello?

Leigheanna: Hi, Bridie. How are you?

Bridie: Fine. We're still driving.

Leigheanna: Well, we're already there, by the way.

Bridie: We?

Leigheanna: Yeah. I'm not alone.

Bridie: Okay...