Chapter 16
Chapter Sixteen
MaxMc: Are you ever going to leave your sister’s house?
Zoe: (laughing maniacally)
MaxMc: What does that mean?
Zoe: Cleo is back from her trip. We’re actually being held against our will because according to Mom, our big sister needs us. She doesn’t understand why Lily and I can be there for each other but we can’t be nice to Cleo.
MaxMc: Why can’ t you be nice to Cleo?
Zoe: Because when we’re nice to her she takes advantage of us. We’re just setting boundaries. It doesn’t mean that I wouldn’t help her bury a body if she needs it. I just prefer not to hang out with her often. She’s my sister, not my friend.
MaxMc: Huh, that’s . . . I never thought that one could be separated from the other.
Zoe: You’re friends with Jacob and Audrey.
MaxMc: Yeah, but then you see Ethan and Dominic and . . . well, of course it’s not the same. They can’t get along because he’s an asshole.
Zoe: That’s probably why Dom and Cleo were so perfect for each other.
MaxMc: So, can we do something tonight?
Zoe: Nope. We’re having a sleepover. (groans loudly)
MaxMc: Let’s try again tomorrow.
Zoe: There’s always Monday.
MaxMc: Sorry, babe. I’m going to be out of town all week.
Zoe: I’ll just miss you then.
MaxMc: Same, but we’ll find the time.