Lucas waited for her response silently for a few seconds. Then, smiling again, he said softly, "You don't have to be scared. It's just something small. I promise you'll like it."
Jules stared at the wall for a while. His voice was so calm that it almost made her feel safe. She took a deep breath.
Maybe she was just overthinking. Maya didn't even know that she lived here. It wasn't like someone was waiting downstairs to hurt her.
Taking another deep breath, she whispered, "Alright." Then, forcing a small smile, she said a little louder, "Then I'll go.
Lucas's grin returned. "Good," he said warmly. "Now go."
Jules nodded. "Okay," she said softly.
After hanging up, she stood up and looked at herself in the mirror. Her hair was messy, and her t-shirt was old. She decided to change into something better.
Quickly, she picked a clean white blouse and a pair of jeans. Her hands moved fast, but her mind was still a little restless.
