A Masterclass in Lying

“Love you too!” she sang over her shoulder like she was not the devil in designer sunglasses.

And that was when it hit me.

She was gone.

Chloe was gone.

And Vaughn… was still here.

Standing there. Watching.

Oh my God.

“So,” Vaughn finally said, “what were you and Chloe discussing about? Hmm?”

Oh my God.

Oh my actual God. That means he didn’t hear? I

“She… ehmm… we… ehmm…” My voice broke