I started gathering my things and getting ready to leave. The trick was to make it seem like I had planned to leave all along. A believable excuse would be necessary to facilitate my escape. "You know, I just remembered I promised Julie I'd do the laundry this week."
"Really?" Carrie asked me. She sounded a little disappointed. "Isn't it her turn to do it?"
"Um..." I stuttered. This was the problem with choosing the first semi-believable story to pop into your head. I didn't take into account who's turn it was to actually do the laundry this week. Why would Carrie know the schedule, though? "She couldn't do it this week, so she owes me one now." If this worked, I would definitely owe Julie one. Even if I had to do the laundry on an off week.
Alicia studied me. "You look like you're trying to run."
I froze in place. This wasn't working. "Of course, not," I denied. "I just really need to go."
Alicia came up to me and took my bag from me. "I don't think you do." Ugh. "Now why don't you help us help Christa?"
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