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“I watched her turn the corner a couple of seconds ago.”
“Dude, no one has gone inside this dress shop. I promise. There’s no one even—Oh, I see her. She’s getting into a car.”
“What type of car?”
“A Mercedes AMG, I think, and…” His voice trailed off. “It has New York tags.”
“Are you going to follow?”
“Ten steps ahead of you,” he said. “They’re driving north, so come that way so you can get in my car.”
I pulled onto the street and tried not to let my mind run wild.
If Carmen were cheating on me, I’d be beyond upset, but I wouldn’t be as crushed as when Dahlia did it to me.
I wouldn’t allow myself to be…
FIRST FROST
BACK THEN
Everett
“Mr. Anderson?” My boss at Eads Financials steps into my doorway. “Do you have a minute?”
“Sure.” I shut my laptop. “How can I help you, sir?”
“I’m recommending you for a huge promotion.”
“Honored to hear that, sir.”
“Unfortunately, the position would require you to leave our little location here and move to New Jersey of the outskirts of New York.” He hands me a file. “We’re willing to pay your relocation fees, and I hope your girlfriend will convince you to take it.”
“What makes you think she has a say in my decision?”
“Funny.” He pats my shoulder and laughs. “Take your time reading the fine print of the offer and let me know what Dahlia says. I’m willing to talk to her anytime.”
“Thank you, sir.” I wait for him to leave my office and pick up my phone to call Dahlia, but she’s already sent me a message.
Dahlia
Can you meet me at Friedman’s for dinner when you get off work today?
It’s an emergency.
When I make it to Friedman’s, Dahlia is sitting alone in a corner booth.
“Hey.” I kiss the back of her neck. “What’s the emergency?”
“It’s a big one…”
“I’m sure.” I smile, taking a seat across from her. “Are you alright?”
“Yeah.” She nods, but the pained look in her eyes gives it away. I mentally run through the calendar.
Her finals were last week, and she wasn’t prepared, but I stayed beside her during the all-nighters and quizzed her until she felt confident.
So, maybe this “emergency” is about that.
