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“I hope the visa thing doesn’t become problematic.”

“I don’t think so.” He shrugs. “I spoke to our attorneys, and they think a two-year work visa will be fairly easy to get in sales because that’s something not everyone can do. Add in her technological knowledge, it should be a slam dunk. But I try not to count my chickens.”

“Then we’ll be cautiously optimistic.”

“Absolutely.”

“All right. See you later.” I head back to my cubicle and sit down.

The headache is gone but my stomach is still rumbling.

Am I hungry?

I could really go for a Whopper.

My mouth waters just thinking about it, which is funny because I rarely eat fast food. Today might be an exception, though. I’m going to work for a little while and then make a Burger King run.

I tap out a message to Anders, who’ll probably find this amusing since not eating fast food is something we found we have in common.

CLAUDIA: You’re never going to believe what I’m craving today.

ANDERS: A large Swedish penis?

CLAUDIA: That’s every day. Today I’m talking about food.

ANDERS: Butter pecan ice cream?

I’d told him that’s my favorite guilty pleasure.

CLAUDIA: A Whopper. With cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and ketchup. I don’t know what the hell is going on.

ANDERS: Last week I was craving ham and pineapple pizza. It happens. You should indulge.

CLAUDIA: Did you?

ANDERS: I did not. But I’m a professional athlete so I need to be good during the season. I’ll do lots of indulging in the summer.

CLAUDIA: I feel like I should be strong, but what the hell. I have to work tech support tonight—I deserve a treat. Also, I’m getting my period, so that probably has something to do with it.

ANDERS: That timing works out well because we’ll be together in just under two weeks and now we won’t have to spend the whole time in the shower.

CLAUDIA: LOL Yes, my cycle seems to be on board with our plans.

ANDERS: Eh, a little blood wasn’t going to stop me from making you come a few dozen times.

CLAUDIA: A few dozen? You’ll only be here two-and-a-half days.

ANDERS: Your point? I can get you off once an hour for the full sixty hours, or however long it’s going to be.

CLAUDIA: Wow, I better rest up. I woke up feeling icky today, so I hope it passes before you get here.

ANDERS: Are you okay? Should you call a doctor?

CLAUDIA: Nah. I think it’s just a stomach bug. I had some toast and feel better now. And that Whopper is going to make everything right in my world.

ANDERS: LOL All right then. Go get one! I have to get to practice, but I’ll ping you later.

CLAUDIA: All right. Have a good practice. Tell Johan and Aiden I said hi!