Chapter 10

Kayla Santino. I have to tell Theo about the flowers in my room. I will do it after the ball, though. Theo offers to take me home, and as we descend the stairs, Carl sits up straighter and pushes the woman from his lap when he sees me. Too late, Carlos. So he knows what he's doing is wrong? "Princess!" he sounds surprised and instantly gets up from his seat, but I don't give him attention. Theo holds my hand and continues to lead me outside instead. I really appreciate his gesture. "Hold up," Carl firmly snaps, causing Theo to freeze in his steps. Carlos walks to us, followed closely by a scowling Sam. I find that serious face scary as fuck. "Leave us," he says, and everyone leaves the room. I silently watch and wait for him to talk. "Hi," he says, scratching the back of his neck as if he is nervous. Seriously dude? "What is It, Carl?" I ask in a tired voice. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming over?" Is that even a question, human? "Why? So you'll get enough time to push the bitc