Chapter 26 Twenty Six

• ‘It’s all in your mind, Lauren,’ I muttered internally, intertwining my fingers and shaking off the unease settling in my heart. The elevator ride felt like it was dragging on forever, and I couldn’t help but glance at Amber, crouched over the elevator rail, muttering something to herself. I quickly looked away, focusing on anything else to distract myself.
• “Um, so tell me about yourself, Amber,” I said, striking up a conversation to lessen the awkwardness. It seemed like the only way to make the ride bearable.
• Amber straightened up, smiling a little. “Not much to tell, really. Just graduated, and I like a quiet life. I read magazines and novels, especially this new series that just came out. Don’t tell my uncle, but it's a naughty novel. He forbids I read such… You know, it's boring having him direct your life every time.”