Deborah smile faded. If Lia told her that she was after the man who might be responsible for the death of her father in his tree spiking death, then Lia would be wanting to come to WSU with her, not wanting her to go to school is Moscow, Idaho.
“So have you heard about your new roommate yet?”
She nodded. “Her name is Flower. I met her at orientation. She seems pretty weird.”
“Did you tell her about–”
“No,” said Deborah. “I don’t know how long I can hide that I wear diapers to bed, but I guess I will manage.” Knowing Flower, she would probably be more upset that she wasn’t wearing cloth.
“Well, I hope she doesn’t make fun of you,” said Lia.
“I’m more worried about other aspects of her personality,” Deborah said.
“Oh?”
She was not about to tell her that she was probably the only lead to the man who may have killed her father. “She’s a vegan and quite preachy about it.”
“I enjoy my meat too much for that.”
“I have no intention on adopting her food preferences,” said Deborah.
“Well, good luck. I wish you could stay longer. Why do you have to leave so early?”
“There are certain things I want to unpack before my new roommate gets there.” She certainly did not want to unpack her diapers under the watchful eye of Flower.
“Oh,” said Lia. “Well, bye.” She leaned in and gave Deborah a hug. “I got to go. Today is my last day working at Thick Burger before I go to college tomorrow.”
“Well, I will drive over and see you at least once before classes start.”
“Thanks,” said Lia. She jumped into her car and drove off.
Deborah returned to the house and said good bye to her mother.
“Now you call when you get to campus.”
“Yes, mother.”