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“It’s not my story to tell, but let’s just say Tilly has big issues with your family. She doesn’t like surprises, and you were a large and most unwelcome surprise for her.”
“How worried do I need to be?”
“I’d watch your back. And if you can, sleep with one eye open. Talking from experience, the things she can do are enough to give anyone nightmares.” Belle shudders as she continues to walk down the hall away from me. Instinctively, I know that once again, this is a conversation about Lizzie. It puts me on high alert.
“Why are you telling me this? Why are you friends with her?”
“You seem nice. Maybe even strong enough to withstand her where others have failed in the past.” Lizzie. “And you know that age-old saying about keeping your friends close...?” she shrugs and calls the lift. It immediately pings. Stepping in, she turns to me and just as the doors shut, she softly calls once again, “I really hope you know what you’re doing Raven.”
Damn it. I let myself into my room, my mind reeling. I’m going to have to be really careful. I knew Tilly was dangerous and unhinged - clearly, what teenage girl bullies another to the brink of suicide? - but I didn’t expect to have a target on my back. No, I thought I’d be the one firing all the arrows. I might need to rethink my strategy here.
I need to do some serious digging on Tilly and her family. Michael’s notes aren’t going to cut it. Come to think of it, I need to find out his story too, without asking him outright. There must be a reason he hasn’t told me about his involvement with the princesses; I just hope it’s out of embarrassment rather than because he’s keeping secrets from me for his own agenda. I need a way to research these families the school’s network. Everything on the system is monitored and too easily hacked. I don’t want anyone knowing what I’m up to. I need to get my hands on a phone.
I’ll have to figure out how to do that tomorrow. Right now, I’m absolutely exhausted. I quickly head to the bathroom to get sorted, then flop down into bed, rearranging the pillows so that I’ve made a princess bed. Jax was right, since that first time I’ve slept like this every night. Being surrounded by pillows is comforting, and I could use some comfort right now. I slip under the sheets, turn off the light to get comfy and expect to toss and turn, worrying about my conversations with Tilly and Belle tonight. Instead, sleep hits instantly, and I’m out cold.
Lizzie’s Letter
Hey sis,
Sorry I haven’t written in a while. The school work has been hectic. It’s hard, but I’m enjoying it. I’ve had some...trouble I guess you could say. It’s nothing to worry about at all - don’t panic! I’ve just had a few girls being a bit bitchy to me. I’m not sure why, but I think it may have something to do with the guy I’m tutoring - do you remember I told you about him? Well, we’ve become pretty close. Friendly even. And these girls don’t seem to like that.
I haven’t said anything to him. And I won’t. I mean, I can handle it. It’s not even anything that bad. But I wanted to let you know.
Anyway, enough of the sad stuff, let me tell you all about the Halloween party I’m going to - I know! Two parties in one term. Who am I and what has happened to your twin?!
Do you think I need to dress up for it?
Oh my goodness do you remember when we were in our final year at primary school, and mum and dad let us have a Halloween party? It was so good because everyone dressed up, and mum and dad went all out with the food and decorations and everything. That was so good. My favourite memory from that night was dad dressing in mum’s velvet cloak and wearing a mask to open the door and scare all our friends; but one time when he did it, it was actually the paper lady at the door, and she screamed so loud. I thought she was going to die of fright, and I thought dad was going to die of embarrassment.
I wish you were here. It’ll be so weird not having our usual Halloween tradition of watching scary movies by candlelight and eating all the candy that mum got for the trick or treaters. I miss you Charlie-Bear.
I love you. Be good.
Your Busy Lizzie x
