The Party

“Hmm… everything is all set,” Nelly says, pacing back and forth, her voice tight with barely contained excitement.

“Lynn… you’re still here? Go outside to distract him. He’s already in the driveway.”

“Me? Why me?” I shoot back, crossing my arms. “You’re his girlfriend. You should distract him.”

“Go, Lynn. I need to do some things quickly.”

I hesitate, biting my lip. “But… isn’t he gonna suspect something?”

“Girl, don’t ...