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Chapter 17

CONFESSIONS

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

DELILAH!

I’M RANK 28! Just fifty-one days left to turn that into a five, but who’s counting?

I told Mom. And guess what? She never sent my single room fee. She encouraged me to keep my head down, yet she’s the reason why I’m stuck in a double now—the one thing that could ruin this for us both?

I hope you’re okay. And that your roommate isn’t walking in on you naked. Mine did. Today. But he bought us a bookcase? No matter what, though, he gives me hives. I’ll get away from him soon. At least, I’m trying.

Also, I’ve made some acquaintances at STRIP, I guess. Don’t tell my mom.

Are you getting these, by the way?

Charlie