Chapter 31

Julie:

When I woke up, I went downstairs to make some breakfast. Dad and Mom were at the table, sitting in the kitchen, drinking coffee. I took a seat and noticed they were looking at me strangely.

"Hmm, why are you guys looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?" I asked.

"No, there's nothing on your face, baby girl," Mom reassured.

"So, if there's nothing on my face, why are you guys checking me out?"

"Well, Julie, your dad and I had a talk last night and decided we would just ask you," Mom said.

"Ask me what?"

"Who is Mary, and why hasn't she stopped calling you since your dad took your phone?"

My blood ran cold. Mary wouldn't call me unless it was an emergency, and it had been more than two weeks since my dad took my phone.

"Hmm, I don't know. Can I please have my phone then?"

"Not until you tell us what's wrong."