The Devil in Me

The Devil in Me Ch. 9

Chapter Nine:

Shay:

Was I shaking? It felt a little like I was.

Baird had messaged me, asking about coming in on Wednesday.

From: Baird – 'Good afternoon Shay, I am messaging you because I believe we have found you a match. Can you come in on Wednesday afternoon?'

It looked almost identical to the one Jody received.

I was pretty sure I had that day open. I just wasn't sure if I should drag Jody along with me. Based on her school schedule, I might not even be able to bring her with me.

To: Baird – 'Yes, I can come in on Wednesday. Any particular time I should come in at?'

My gaze went back to the two-way mirror as I waited for Baird's response.

So, the guy I matched with is on the other side of that wall? Baird disappeared for a bit, maybe it was to talk to them.

My hand came up slowly to wave at the mirror, even though I just saw myself.

My phone went off again, and I was quick to check it.

From: Baird – 'Between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM, if that is alright with you.'

It's just after lunch, and I didn't have any plans then.

To: Baird – 'I can be here at 12:00 PM.'

From: Baird – 'I will let your match know. I look forward to seeing you through your interview process.'

I couldn't help but grin at the idea.

What would he be like?

Then it hit me. Baird kept saying a match like he was purposefully avoiding saying a specific gender.

Maybe he is more with the times that I thought?

Well, either that or I was matched with a woman.

I cocked my head to the side as I thought about it.

Did it really matter, though? We'll have to see to know for sure.

I just needed to wait this out, and let Jody know the big news when she is out of there.

Noah:

She sat alone for a good hour before the other volunteers poured in.

Steven was in charge while Baird sat in the interview room.

Steven glanced over at me, and I knew he knew.

Baird must have logged it already.

Steven smiled at Shay, and she smiled back at him.

I was jealous.

I knew I was, because I wanted to smack Steven right there for just looking at her.

A strange feeling settled in my stomach, and I didn't like it. If felt heavy, and it made me a little queasy.

Steven pulled out his phone, and I knew it was something for me.

From: Steven Wen – 'The preliminary trial is over, you can leave.'

This guy.

I glared at the message. I wasn't sure how to respond.

My phone buzzed again before I could.