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“You look mighty cute with those rosy cheeks, Silverman,” Riley said, pinching my left one.
“I haven’t heard you call me that in a long time. I always liked it whenever you did.”
“I love your last name. It has a ring to it, unlike mine. Martin is boring.”
I shook my head in disagreement and then looked down and touched the linked hearts necklace I’d given Riley.
“Can you believe I found it?” she asked.
“No, but I’m glad you did. I never stopped wondering what happened to it.”
“I clearly remember placing it in the top drawer of my jewelry box and putting on a choker for our date that night. After you took me home, I wanted to put my necklace back on, but it was gone.”
I nodded and kept looking at her.
“What is it?” she asked.
“I’m going to show you something. I wasn’t going to, but I have to now.”
After pulling up the picture of my ghost’s recent mischief, I handed my cellphone to Riley.
“Two linked hearts drawn in sand! Did you do this?” she asked, focusing on me again.
“My ghost did, and that isn’t sand. It’s sugar on my kitchen counter.”
Her eyes dropped back down to the image.
“I promise I didn’t do it,” I continued.
“I believe you. What I can’t believe, though, is your ghost drew our symbol.”
“I know.”
Riley gave my cellphone to me. “Do you think it’s just a coincidence? Or do you think your ghost somehow knows what the hearts mean to you and me?”
I shrugged. “I’m as stumped as you are about this.”
“When did it happen?”
“Last night.”
“Why didn’t you tell me before now?”
“I didn’t think you’d believe me.”
“Rhys, I know how Cypress Hills ghosts can be. I’ve encountered them and dealt with their activities my entire life, just like you and everyone else around here. As far as not believing you goes? I’ve believed every word you’ve ever said to me and will continue to do so.”
“I’ll remember that the next time my ghost decides to act up.”
“Remember it regardless of what your spooky friend does.”
I smiled. “Okay. I will.”
“Thank you very much.”
I kissed Riley again. Hell, I couldn’t do it enough. After tasting her lips and tugging on the bottom one with my teeth, I asked her if she’d like something to drink.
“What do you have?”
