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Stared at my bump.
"Due date?"
Trying to sound calm.
"Next month."
She scanned the room.
Stopped.
Oh no.Ethan's jacket. Left it last time. Meant to return it.
She turned slowly. "Ethan's here?"
"No."
She stood.
Stormed through the apartment.
"Is Ethan here?!"
Checked every room.
Empty.
Calmed slightly.
I offered, "Thirsty? Water? Juice?"
She shook her head.
Silent.
Tense.
My phone rang. On the coffee table. Near Evelyn. Panicked. Reached for it. She picked it up. Handed it to me.
Glanced at the screen. Froze.
Ethan.
She answered. Sweet voice. "Ethan? It's Ev."
"At Liv's place."
"Her?"
Paused. Looked at me. "She's fine."
Hung up. Handed me the phone.
"Ethan visits often?"
Trapped. "Sometimes."
Evelyn nodded. "Liv. Scared of me?"
Startled. "No."
She smiled. Cold. "Don't be. I won't hurt you."
Stood. "Leaving."
Relief. Opened the door.
She stepped out. Looked back. "Walk me out?"
Followed her.
She stopped. Stared at the stairwell door. Dashed towards it.
Worried, I followed.
Reached the stairs. Evelyn? Gone.
"Ev?" Echoes.
Turned. She stood behind me. Smiling. Crazy glint in her eyes.
Shoved me hard.
"Die!"
