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Frustrated, he looks up like he’s reminding himself to count to four. “Your chariot awaits.”
I shake my head and open my laptop.
“Charlie, I don’t have time for games. Let’s go.”
I type in my login credentials like he’s not even here.
The screen opens to my plans, and I minimize my useless little project.
“What’s wrong?”
I look up with a frown. “What? Nothing.”
He cocks his head. “Something happen?”
“What could happen? I’ve been at work all day.”
He watches me for a moment. “You’re upset.”
“Yeah.” I give him a pointed look. “Can you tell?”
“No, this isn’t at me...” he decides, his eyes narrowing.
I shut my laptop. “Fine. You can drive me to your house. But only if you quit it with the questions.”
He raises his hands to concede.
I walk around the counter and his eyes fall to my feet. His brows lift in surprise when he finds me wearing the purple slippers he bought me.
Ugh. Dammit.
“Yes, I brought them. The memory foam makes it easier to walk. Don't let it go to your head," I snap.
I let him take my arm for support, and swear I see a hint of a smile as we walk out the door.
15
Pepper: Okay, not Landon. What about Devin?
There was nothing wrong with Landon.
Pepper: So Landon is a go, then? (hopeful emoji)
Stop saying it like it’s some mission. No. There is no go. Abort. Retreat.
Pepper: We can’t retreat. There is an active threat. We need to act now.
What threat?
Pepper: Almost 25 and a virgin.
Please delete these texts.
Pepper: See, it IS embarrassing. Fine. I’ll let it go if you tell me who you’re holding out for.
Jason Momoa.
Pepper: Um…have you seen Landon? He could be his brother!
