CHAPTER EIGHTEEN - *WILD LIFESTYLE

Outside, Mike and Jenna caught up with her. "Anna, wait up!" Jenna called. Anna slowed her pace, allowing her friends to fall in step beside her. "What's going on with you lately?" Mike asked, his brow furrowed with concern. "You've been totally spaced out in class." Jenna nodded in agreement. "Yeah, and you've been canceling our study sessions. Is this about that Fairchild guy?" Anna sighed, knowing she couldn't avoid the conversation any longer. "I've just been... busy. Erik and I have been spending some time together." Mike and Jenna exchanged worried glances. "Anna," Jenna said gently, "we're happy you've met someone, but... don't you think you're getting a bit too involved? I mean, he's a billionaire. What could he possibly want with a college student?" Anna felt a flare of defensiveness. "He likes me for who I am. Is that so hard to believe?" Mike held up his hands placatingly. "We're not saying that. We're just worried about you. Your grades are slipping, you're distracte