Chapter 5: Tomorrow, Everything Changes
Back in my own room, I saw a new message on my phone:
The screen lit up, a single line glowing in the dark.
"You’re not even a real man."
The words cut deeper than any knife. My hand shook as I stared at them.
Just as I was about to throw my phone away, a message from Mariah popped up:
My heart skipped a beat. Mariah’s name flashed on the screen, her message a lifeline in the darkness.
"Eli, remember to pick me up tomorrow. Let’s surprise Savvy together!"
For the first time in a long while, I felt hope flicker in my chest. Maybe, just maybe, things would finally change.
I had no idea how dangerous that surprise would be.













