Rivera Estate

Alicia's room

July 13th, 8:00 pm

"Hey, Kris, are you alone?" I asked in a low voice, as if Massie could somehow hear me all the way across town.

"Yea, why?" she snapped.

"Look," I sighed. "You have every reason to not like me. But I'm so fed up with Massie wanting everyone to worship her and obviously she's not gonna end up on top, so I was wondering… I mean you did say if I changed my mind…"

"Ok," her voice was softer now. "Just tell me a secret about Massie so I know you're not on her side."

"Uh, promise not to hate her, K?" I could hear her snort. "Claireisnotyourfriendsheisjustworkingformassie." I blurted.

I could practically hear Kristen smile. "Ok, you're back. meet us at the elementary school park tomorrow at eleven. And bring Josh" she added. She didn't sound the least bit mad, I even heard Claire giggle in the background.

"Uh, Ok,I guess that I'll see you tomorrow, then." I replied.

"K, bye, see you then" She hung up.

I wondered if Kristen believed me. I mean, I just told her Claire was her enemy, then I hear Claire laughing in the background. Well I was excited for tomorrow, anyway. Even though there was no official boyfast, Massie kept me busy so I wouldn't have time for Josh. Kristen's group was gonna be way better. Now all I had to do was find a way to tell Massie.