Unwilling Ally

Suddenly, Gideon’s phone started ringing and he had to excuse himself. I wanted to stop him from leaving because I didn’t really want to be left with Penelope. I felt tired and my mind was in a haze as I watched Gideon walk off to take his call.

“Valerie…Valerie…” Penelope called my name.

I snapped out of my daze and smiled at her when I realized that she was calling my name.

“Yes?” I asked.

“Oh,