I think it’s a positive sign.
Now I just need to find Lennox’s prized Navigator…
The garage is two levels high, and I have no luck on the first floor. But once I drive up to the second, I immediately spy a charcoal gray, blacked-out vehicle in the far corner that fits the description.
I buzz over to it so quickly it’s not even funny.
Good thing no one is around.
There are a lot of empty parking spots near Lennox’s SUV, but I choose one a few spaces away.
I have to be a little prudent here. What if this all goes sideways and I need to make a quick escape?
I’d hate to have to hop into my car right next to Lennox.
After I park, I cut the engine.
And that’s when the nerves kick in.
What if this is all a big mistake?
I am kind of coming off as a total stalker. I mean, I know what he drives, where he parks. Not to mention, I snuck my way into an off-limits area.
Though that’s not totally on me. The attendant did leave his post.
Maybe his shift was done?
“Does it matter?” I say to my reflection in the rearview mirror.
I shake my head.
No, it doesn’t.
I’m just stalling.
But enough of that crap.
Rolling back my shoulders with a renewed sense of confidence—at least for the moment—I slip my seat belt off and open the car door.
Here we go!
As I stride over to the Navigator, my boot heels clicking loudly on the cement floor, I’m thankful no one is around. It’d be really awkward if I had to explain myself to one of Lennox’s teammates.
Since it’s not overly crowded with cars up here, I’m hoping most of them are parked on the first floor. It seemed crowded down there.
When I reach Lennox’s car, I lean back casually against the driver’s side door. I look all confident, but inside I’m stressing again. Even though I’m a “player” in my own right, I’ve never done anything this bold. I usually wait for the guy I’m interested in to come to me.
But in this case, I have Claire cockblocking me.
Which means I have to take matters into my own hands and make a big move like this.
Still, a part of me is scared that I’m going to make a complete fool of myself.
Maybe I should just go.
I can always think of another way to meet Lennox, right?
Yeah, that sounds good.
