Page 29 of The Brat: Prequel

Victoria: It’s MY day, not theirs.

Maxim: You might not see me in the crowd, but I WILL be there

Victoria: Why would you hide?

Maxim: Because by being there publicly, extra guards would be required and this is your day. I don’t want to detract from that

Victoria: Oh

Victoria: I see

Maxim: Don’t worry about it. Did you get into the college you chose?

Victoria: Yes. We submitted early action applications and heard back in December. Oakwood. It’s in Poughkeepsie

Maxim: You’re staying close to home?

Victoria: Don’t pretend you’re not relieved

Maxim: I have allies all over the States, katyonok…

Victoria: It’s Shay’s first choice

Maxim: Not your own?!

Victoria: I have different aspirations. It’s a good school. It’ll serve me well

Maxim: Are you in a relationship with him?

Victoria: Jealous?

Maxim: That’s the second time you’ve asked me that

Victoria: I’m not a child anymore

Victoria: I’m 18

Victoria: And no. He’s my best friend. I’ll room with him. The uncles have bought him a brownstone in Poughkeepsie

Maxim: And you will stay with him?

Victoria: No. I’ll LIVE with him.

Maxim: If he tries anything, tell me

Victoria: Lol.

Victoria: Sure

Victoria: Anyway, I could handle him if I wanted to.

Maxim: Why didn’t you handle Kirkland?

Victoria: I gtg

Victoria: I hope you can come to my graduation. It’d mean a lot

Maxim: I told you I’d be there