Chapter 128: You’re My Home
While Alex was still with Claire, Emma sat cross-legged on the plush couch, twirling her phone between her fingers as she debated making the call.
Though she had been telling Alex he couldn't go with them, she knew it wasn't exactly possible. He was worried for her and she could understand.
She needed to find a way around it all and that was by making the call to Ivy.
With a soft sigh, she pressed Ivy's contact and put the phone to her ear. It didn't take long for her best friend to pick up.
"Hey, Em! What's up?" Ivy's cheerful voice filled the line.
Emma smiled, her nerves easing slightly. "Hey, Ivy. So, about tomorrow... I was thinking. Do you mind if I bring Alex along? I know you would've wanted a girls' night, but after, you know... everything with Vanessa... he's just been extra protective lately. I don't think he'd feel comfortable with me being out alone."
There was a brief silence before Ivy replied, her voice softer, tinged with guilt. "Oh God, Emma. I didn't even think about that. I'm so sorry I didn't even put your safety into consideration. Of course, bring him. I should've thought about it sooner. I'm guessing you told him and he sounded pretty worried. I mean who wouldn't be seeing as Vanessa is still out there."
Emma nodded, even though Ivy couldn't see her. "Yeah, he tried to hide it by making seem like a joke but I can tell. I think he blames himself for not catching Vanessa, even though it's not his fault."
Ivy exhaled on the other end. "He loves you so much. And you're right. It's totally fine. I'll just invite Hunter too. That way, the guys can hang out while we have our girl time. Plus, Claire's still coming, right?"