The Write Place (Leade Park, #1)

by Allie Samberts

“Good night, Lizzy Bennet!” I pull the pillow off my face. “How does that even fit?” I call after her. “Come on, it’s obvious!” she returns. I hear her shoes scrape against the entryway tile as she pulls them on. “He’s a rich guy trying to woo you; you’re a witty, well-read commoner who is trying to convince yourself you want nothing to do with him. You’re one saving-your-little-sister-from-a-ruined-reputation situation away from falling madly in love.” “I don’t have a little sister,” I yell, staring up at my ceiling. “No, but you have me!” I hear her stand and grab her purse off the barstool where she left it. “Your reputation is already ruined!” “You can’t see me flipping you off right now, but it’s happening!” She almost sings the last word in an overly cheery voice. “A Bennet sister would never.” I feign shock. She laughs as she pulls open the front door. “I’ve contemporized it. Modern Lydia absolutely would flip the bird and you know it. Good night.”