not your roommate two years running and good friend . '' she seemed to know he was looking at her , but she allowed it now , perhaps even enjoying it . like shes wise beyond her years ? by the time she reached the stairs , mother could be seen on the lower level with her foot on the first step . the floor is shining as if it were brand-new . theres no way my uncles gon na call the cops . i needed to get jules out of there . 