The man who loves her and who would die for her just entered the living room.
A pang squeezes my chest.
“Harl, my baby daddy is calling it a day.”
“Go be with your husband.”
“Talk to you soon.” She blows me a flurry of kisses.
I blow them right back.
I drop my phone on the desk. Despondent, I interlace my fingers together.
I scored a fake relationship.
Ciarascored the ultimate happy ever after.
Minutes tick by, and I remain still as a statue.
Sigh.
Not being productive will only fuel Maybellynn’s argument.‘You don’t deserve this office. You haven’t earned it.’
I open my laptop.
A text appearing on my phone catches my attention.
Kaz.
I pick up the device, fumbling with the phone in my haste. It flies out of my hands, but I catch it before it lands on the floor. I hug it near my chest.
I don’t want to have to buy another phone this week.
SDILF
Grazie Mille should reopen for business for Saturday brunch. I’ll be here until late to make sure the crew has completed the renovation.
SDILF
The restaurant is bleeding money, they have to open tomorrow.
Harley
I agree. In the past couple of weeks, the restaurant has been closed more oftenthan it’s been open.
SDILF
Exactly. I’ll swing by first thing in the morning to make sure everything is running smoothly. I don’t plan on being here all day.
Harley
Okay.
SDILF
Are you still planning to drop by Number 22 and Creamy Heaven tomorrow?
Harley
