Once Upon a Novel
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EnglishVoice Age
Young Adult (18-35)Accents
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I'm starting to make a list of everything I learned today When the doorbell rings. When I hear Danny over the intercom, I'm tempted to ignore him. A Betty Sauce with Peter and he's here to give me a lecture. All through our conversation, I was worried he would come over and interrupt and Peter would shut up like a clam and refused to talk to us. Luckily, Danny's dinner lasted a long time. What are you doing here? I complain. You do know I have a boyfriend, right? I don't think he would be too happy with you showing up here this late the day your boyfriend actually spends the night here. I promise. I'll be discreet. Don't be a smarty pants. You don't know everything about my relationship with Sam. Besides, it doesn't matter. It's after midnight. I'm getting ready for bed. He looks pointedly at my jeans and red T shirt. I was just going to change. By all means. Go right ahead. I'll still be here in 10 minutes. In fact, I'm planning on staying until you tell me what you were doing with Peter Davis. I thought we agreed you would stay away from him. Danny. I'm going to make this clear once and for all. Just because you asked me to do something doesn't mean I'm going to listen. Especially when you refused to give me a reason. But since you're here, I might as well tell you what I found out. I recount to him. Everything Peter Davis said all the while trying to avoid his disapproving gaze. I asked you one thing. Just one, not to break the law. And what did you do? You broke into Eve's room. I would love to be a fly on the wall and watch you explain this to your uncle tomorrow because I'm guessing your fingerprints are all over that room. The police already went through the room with a fine tooth comb. We didn't do anything to compromise the investigation. Besides, Peter told me no one stopped him from going in there. You know, your uncle won't hesitate to arrest you if you get in his way. And the fact that you brought Isabella along doesn't change that. He's right. My uncle is an adorable man, but he's also a staunch defender of the law. If he finds out I'm interfering with his case, he will not be happy. What do you want me to do? I can't just sit back and do nothing. Why is that? Are you part of some League of superhero sworn to fight crime? This isn't some story for your Blawg. It is a serious situation. I'm not an idiot. I know it's serious, but if I can help move things along at all, I'm going to at least try for your information. I've already learned a lot. That could be helpful. See what I got Peter to admit. Apparently I have a talent for getting people to talk. You have a talent from making me lose sleep. I told you this morning. I'm not revealing to you everything. The police? No. Did you ever think I might have a reason for that? Why? What do they know That's so important. They know what you know now that he fought with Sandra right before she left town. The fact that she ran away doesn't look very good either, does it? They also found out that she and Peter Davis were romantically involved, which means he's still one of the leading suspects. You knew about the fight and you didn't say anything, Ali. I find out lots of things that I don't tell you. I know what you would do if you had this information. Whatever. I retort. Annoyed. May I remind you that Ive disappeared because she was scared The police would suspect her precisely because of the fight. You don't have to lecture me. Come here. I don't move. So he takes my feet and drags me toward him. I don't like the idea of something happening to you. Plus, I know your mother would find a way to blame me and make me pay. He adds, putting an arm around my shoulders. I smile. In spite of myself, you have to admit, what you're doing is pretty childish. Investigating a murder isn't a game. This isn't an episode of Remington Steele, that's for sure. If it were, I would have a smart, sexy, funny guy to work with me. I have to do everything myself. Ouch! Exactly. Come on. Wouldn't you rather help me instead of lecturing me? Fine. Let's go over what you know so far.