“Ok. Schedule it for Thursday. We’ll have the money by then.” I say.
“What?” Adeline asks as her head snaps to me and she looks at me wide-eyed.
“I can get the money.” I say.
There’s a pause before the doctor asks, “Are you sure?”
“Positive. I’ll have the money on Thursday.”
“Ok then.” The doctor nods before turning back to his computer.
The rest of the meeting happens in a blur. He schedules the surgery and gives us instructions for pre-operation and post-operation. My heart is racing as I think about calling Flynn and Roman after the way I yelled at them.
Once everything is set, we stand and head back outside to the street. I order another Uber and we wait for it in silence. I know that Adeline has questions but I need to call them and make sure that their offer still stands.
The Uber pulls up and we climb in, riding the few blocks back home in silence. I can feel her eyes on me the whole ride but she waits until we walk into our apartment before she bombards me with questions.
“How are you going to get the money?” She asks as soon as the door closes behind us.
“Those guys from the coffee shop. They offered me the money.”
Her eyes go soft as soon as I tell her that and I can almost see the hearts floating around her head. She thinks that I told them about her and that they offered because they care about me and want to help. I know better though. They just want me for my body.
“I’m going to go call them. Why don’t you get some more rest? Or are you hungry?” I ask, desperate to change the subject.
“I’m not that hungry but I might lay down for a quick nap.” She says.
“Ok. Go get some rest. I’ll be right back.”
I step out into the hallway and make sure that it’s empty before I pull out my phone and bring up their numbers. I decide to call Roman. He seems like the more no-nonsense of the two and I want this conversation to be short and to the point. I hit his name and put the phone to my ear as it starts to ring. My breath catches in my throat when the call connects.
“Aspen?”