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My head is leaning back on the lip of the tub, my eyes are closed, and the jets are making me feel wonderful. I’m not sure how long I sat in the swirling warmth, but by the time I’m done—I don’t even bother getting dressed and crawl into bed.
The next day is a day full of viewing properties in the downtown area and surrounding cities. At every turn, whenever I would see an attractive and well-dressed man in a suit, I would think about him.
What is he doing right now?
Where is he?
Does he know?
I won’t deny that I looked up his office building and I also won’t deny that I strategically scheduled viewings for locations around his building during the morning and lunchtime hours.
And I won’t say that every second of the time that we were in the vicinity of his building that I wasn’t looking over my shoulder just in case.
MAXWELL
I’m sitting in a window seat around the corner from the office with Cooper when I glance up and could swear that I see the woman in the photo from the Private Investigator. I watch as she and a much older gentleman walk toward the diner talking to one another and then pointing around the area. While holding property folders that I recognize from one of the realtors that I work with.
I shake my head. My eyes are playing tricks on me.
I’ve been staring at her photo and file so much that I’m seeing her here in Seattle when she lives in Southern California which is over a thousand miles away.
“What’s up with you man, you seem kind of distracted,” Cooper asks.
“Oh nothing much, just a lot going on.” I shake my head.
“Bullshit, it’s the middle of the month and you are always a lot more relaxed in the middle of the month. Spill it, tell papa what’s on your mind?” He swivels his chair and faces me.
“I don’t want to talk about it,” I shake my head.
“C’mon, tell papa.”
“Quit calling yourself ‘Papa’, it’s kind of creepy,” I push his shoulder.
“I’m not going to stop, tell me.”
“Why are you begging like you’re a gossiping teenager?” I look him over.
“I’m bored. I need to focus on something other than me, because I’m just way too fabulous and need some heartbreak. You have heartbreak written all over you.”
“Gee, thanks. I’m not talking to you, get over it.” I turn back and gaze out onto the street.
The woman that I thought was her, is now no longer in sight and I put the thought of it being her out of my mind.
“Talk to, Papa.” Cooper echoes.
“Motherfucker! Okay, so I’m married and all I can think about is her, I see her everywhere and she’s in my constant thoughts.” I say just as quickly as my thoughts run.
“No way, you got married? Congrats man!” He pats me on the back and then he has a confused look on his face. “Wait, when? Why wasn’t I there? What’s happening? I didn’t even know you were dating anyone? Who is she? When can I meet her?” He spits out.
“Whoa, calm down there Janet!” I tease him.
“Who is Janet, is her name Janet?”
“You’re impossible.”
“So, wait, you’re married? How did this happen?”
“Vegas.” I say before taking a sip of my smoothie.
