rs. An exposed brick wall gave it character, and a large fa

ooked around the space. For the first time

t-shirt and jeans, feeling as if she had washed aw

r labeled "Aurora Design Studio," filled with ye

e buzzed. A tex

e whenever you are. You sure

g across the screen."Positive. I want nothing

ot once stepping outside. She ignored the barrage

a lounge she used to like, a place called The Aviary. It was on the top floor of

, ordered an Old Fashioned, and savor

ce. She glanced up casuall

Amber were

was clinging to his arm, her face glowing with a hap

menu. Her heart wasn't breaking anymore; it was just a dull

ar from her, separated by a glass part

ed was to pa

aw Julian reach into his suit jacket. He plac

She recognized it instantly. It was

th what looked like tears of joy. She reached for the box, then p

cross the table toward Amber. His face was

antage point, i

n, a cold formality with no ring, no romanc

ny was

w to be romantic.

She felt nothing for him now. Not even

phone and sent a

them

ble, stood up, and walked toward

hear Amber's coy voice. "Julian, th

smile touched

ce, clearing her head. She took out he

I'm back. Let's get Au