Chapter interlude ii: secrets
What happened to you, Rache? Why can’t you remember anything anymore?
I don’t know. And I’m scared. Especially now that Curtis’ parents are getting involved. What do I say when they ask me about the party?
I’m sure Curtis won’t let them get to you. You trust him, right?
Of course, I do. But can’t you tell me what happened at the party? I must have said something to you.
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Hello, are you still there?
Yeah, yeah. I’m here. I’m sorry, Rache, but I’m getting the feeling that it will be worse for you if I told you. The Stevensons might drill you down for not telling the truth from the very beginning.
What about you, then? Why didn’t you tell the principal anything?
Something weird is at work here. I’m not telling anyone what I know before I fully understand what’s going on, and that includes you. I’m sorry you have to get caught in this mess, Rache. I really am…