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“Yeah,” she yawned. “What happened with Ty last night?”
My heart skipped a beat. “Happened? Nothing. We ordered pizza and watched television.”
“You’re a fool. That man is in love with you.”
I didn’t want to rehash this conversation. “I’m making coffee. Go shower.”
“Yes, Mom!” she called as I walked to the kitchen.
I was eating an English muffin and sipping coffee when Sadie came down the hall dressed in a cute peach dress with a plunging neckline and short hem.
“How do I look?” she said as she twirled around.
“Dan will want to eat you for brunch,” I teased.
“He already did that last night.”
I held my hand up. “Oh God, I don’t want to hear it.”
She widened her stance and crossed her arms. I waited for her to chastise me.
“Why are you such a prude about this? It’s not like you’re a virgin.”
I gulped my coffee, wincing as it burned my tongue. “It’s private. I don’t tell you about my sexual exploits.”
“I would listen if you did.”
“No. Have a cup of coffee.”
“I think I’ll pass. I’ll probably have one with brunch.”
She kissed me on the cheek, wiping the lip gloss she deposited there.
“I’m leaving at 11:30. Come to Matt’s after you finish,” I said.
“I’ll be there. There’s a black truffle topped burger with my name on it for dinner. I have my suitcase packed.”
I rolled my eyes. “Just the one suitcase?”
“And my small overnight bag.”
I snorted. “Jesus, Sadie, we’re only staying for three nights.”
“I don’t want to return here if I can help it.”
I put my cup down. “I’m taking a shower. I’ll see you at Matt’s. Have a good brunch.”
Chapter 5
Navigating through the bustling city streets with the cumbersome weight of my luggage was no easy feat, but with the doorman's help, I managed to hail a cab, grateful for the assistance as I loaded my belongings into the trunk. The journey to Matthew's apartment passed in a blur of honking horns and flashing lights, the anticipation of seeing his beloved French bulldog, Blackie, fueling my excitement.
As the cab pulled up to the elegant building, the doorman once again came to my aid, helping me unload my suitcases and overnight bag before ushering me inside. The marble foyer greeted me with its familiar opulence, and I couldn't help but smile as Blackie bounded towards me, his stumpy tail wagging furiously in excitement.
"I missed you too, buddy. Daddy's off to Dallas, so you're stuck with me," I chuckled, sinking down to the floor to greet him properly. Blackie's enthusiastic barks filled the air as he nuzzled against me, his affectionate gestures a comforting reminder of the bond we shared.
Rising to my feet, I offered Blackie a treat, knowing full well that Matthew kept a stash of gourmet dog cookies in the closet. With a wag of his tail, Blackie accepted the bone-shaped delicacy, scampering off to enjoy his snack near the refrigerator.
Matthew's apartment was masculine with dark leather furniture and custom beige drapes unchanged since his move two years prior. Stepping out onto the wide terrace, I took in the breathtaking view of Central Park, the city skyline stretching out before me in a mesmerizing panorama.
