Bradley (That’s too bad. Next time then.]
Cameron: [Sorry about that, Brad)
Bradley (Come by my place when you get home tonight.]
Cameron: [What’s up?
Bradley: [You’ll find out when you get here.]
Cameron hesitated for a few seconds before replying: [Sorry Brad, I probably won’t be back to Noble Vista tonight.]
Bradley [Something keeping you busy?]
Cameron: [Got a part–time job tutoring someone.]
Bradley [Alright, just don’t burn yourself out.]
Cameron sent back a simple “OK” emoji.
While Cameron was texting Bradley, Xander was busy messaging Milena, trying to set up dinner for that evening.
To absolutely no one’s surprise, Milena shot him down again.
Xander tossed his phone onto the desk with a frustrated groan. What’s her deal? he thought. ‘She’s super friendly when we chat online, but refuses to grab a simple meal with me!
Cameron ignored Xander’s sour face, putting her phone away and tapping the computer screen. “Let’s continue.”
Xander crossed his arms over his chest, glaring at the screen and silently fuming.
After Cameron finished explaining a problem, she asked, “Did you get that?”
Xander, who’d been completely zoned out, blinked. “Huh? Yeah, got it.”
“Then walk me through the solution, Cameron sneered.
“Fine, I didn’t get it.”
Cameron frowned, “Xander, if this is your attitude, I seriously can’t tutor you.”
“How am I supposed to focus on schoolwork right now? Xander snapped, his face dark.
Cameron immediately stood up, checking the time on her phone. “40 minutes total. I’ll count it as 30. That’s 15 grand. You still have 285 thousand dollars with me.”
She paused before adding, “If you don’t want to continue the lessons, just tell me and I’ll refund your money.” With that, she headed for the door.
“Hey!” Xander called after her. “Would it kill you to help me set up one date with your sister?”
“Yes,” Cameron replied without looking back.
Xander was left speechless.
Downstairs, Logan and Gwen were waiting in the living room.
Gwen immediately stood up when she saw Cameron, her face brightening. “Cam, you must be tired. Why don’t you take a break?”
“Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, we’re done with today’s lesson,” Cameron announced.
Logan frowned, “It’s barely past two. What happened? Is that little punk not cooperating?”
Cameron just shook her head without elaborating and said her goodbyes.
Logan and Gwen even walked her all the way to the front door, offering to have their driver take her home.
Cameron politely declined. It was only two in the afternoon, and the sun was shining bright.
Cameron walked down the main street with one hand stuffed in her pocket, going nowhere in particular.
*****
In his antique–styled study, Elijah sat behind a wooden desk covered with exam papers he’d already completed. Many of these problems were ones he’d asked Cameron about.
In fact, Elijah was able to solve them. He was a Successfully unlocked! Jestions took him just a glance to figure out. But for some reason, Elijah loved having Cameron expian proviens to mm. That was why he kept dragging her into tutoring him. Even though he knew all the answers.
Now, sitting at his desk, Elijah’s thoughts drifted back to Cameron. ‘What’s she doing right now? Who is she with? Would she end up on some rooftop again for whatever reason?‘ he thought.
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These thoughts wrapped around Elijah until he couldn’t focus on a single word on the papers in front of him.
After some hesitation, Elijah decided to call her. It took a while before Cameron picked up.
“Hey, Elijah,” Cameron said casually. She was sitting in a taxi. After deciding there wasn’t anything interesting outside, she’d chosen to head back to Noble Vista to chill for a bit.
