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Where are you going?”
    Kinsey ran through the details in the same manner she did with her parents. Sheila simply sat across from her with a dazed expression.
    “You’re serious about this?”
    “Yes, I am. I’ve been giving it a lot of consideration over the past month and I think I should take advantage of this opportunity.”
    “Why didn’t you say anything about it before?”
    “I’m sorry. I wasn’t sure I was going to seriously consider it, but my deadline to leave is Monday and the closer it got, the more I felt I should at least go check it out.”
    “Wow, Kinsey. I don’t know what to say. This is so unlike you. If you were thinking about something this important, you would definitely say something to someone.”
    Kinsey felt the tears welling up again and tried to hold them back. She shook her head as they rolled down her cheeks. “Everyone is so upset with me.”
    Sheila rushed out of her side of the booth, pushed in beside Kinsey, and wrapped her arms around her. “Oh, my god, Kinsey. What in the world is going on?”
    “If I share something with you, you have to promise not to say a word to anyone, especially my parents.”
    “Of course, you have my word.”
    “I shouldn’t be telling you this. I just don’t know what to do.” Kinsey paused and took a deep breath. Sheila wiped the tears off her cheeks.
    “Just tell me. Tell me everything.”
    The waitress walked up and asked if they were ready to order, but Sheila asked if they could have a few more minutes. The waitress looked at Kinsey, nodded, and walked away. Sheila turned so she was fully facing Kinsey.
    “Okay, out with it!”
    Kinsey told her everything. From the day stalker guy followed her home to the present moment. Sheila sat with her mouth open, unsure how to respond.
    “Go to the police! Tell them everything you just told me. Tell them about Brianna’s accident.”
    “There’s nothing they can do. I don’t know exactly who these people are, but I’m telling you, Sheila, you don’t want to cross them. I have to do what they want or my parents could be next. Hell, you could be next!”
    “Wow, Kinsey. This is some jacked up shit!”
    “Tell me about it.” She paused and tried to get herself together again. “You have to keep your promise, Sheila. You cannot tell my parents what I’ve told you. They don’t know any of the details I’ve shared with you.”
    “No, I can understand why you didn’t tell them. I’m sure it’s better this way.”
    “Trust me, it is. I’ll just go do what they want, come back, and try to live my life from where I left off.”
    Sheila moved back to her side of the booth. “Well, I guess you can try to focus on the money you’ll be getting. Do you know how much it is?”
    “I have no idea and I really don’t care at this point. I just want this nightmare to end.”
    The waitress returned and took their order. After she left, Sheila leaned against the back of the booth.
    “So your job will still be here when you return?”
    “That’s what I was told.”
    Sheila took a deep breath and blew it out. “Okay. I guess we just have to move forward and let this play out.”
    “I don’t have much of a choice, not unless I want to take the chance of someone else getting hurt.”
    Sheila shook her head and took a sip of her drink. “Yep, jacked up shit!”
     
    They finished lunch and walked to the parking lot. Sheila gave her a hug and asked if she’d get to see her again before she had to leave Monday.
    “I only have one more day and I’ll be spending most of it at the hospital if you want to come by there.”
    “You got it. You’re getting picked up by stalker guy at 10am on Monday?”
    “Apparently.”
    “Okay, then I’ll also be at your house that morning to stay with you before you leave.” She paused. “Actually, I have a better idea. Why don’t I stay at your house Sunday night so you don’t have to be alone?”
    “That sounds like a wonderful idea, but you have to be