章 218: A Fake Identity

Keeley took a deep breath before texting Aaron on her lunch break. She was so nervous and indecisive that she could hardly stomach her peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Finally, she forced herself to push the send button.

'Commuting is terrible so I'll take you up on your offer. Can you help me move the rest of my stuff over after work?'

He didn't reply for fifteen minutes, which wasn't like him. Normally, he responded instantly.

'Yes. What time do you get off? I'll pick you up'

She told him and then he didn't respond anymore. Maybe he was busy.

No matter, she had done what she had to do. Now she had to force herself not to think about it too much so she couldn't freak out. Her research required focus and she only had ten minutes left of her lunch break.

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The hand holding his phone trembled. Aaron couldn't believe it. She said yes. She was going to stay with him, albeit temporarily. It was the best news he had heard in a long time.