at it was too late to call Sarah by the time she finally realized that Angelo wasn't going to call. How

s tied in knots. He o

where things were at. She walked past Coffee Haven. She hesitated, considering going in, but decided to keep walking out of s

that were gripping her. She'd definitely be calling Sarah tonight. She'd give her heck for encouraging her to consider a date with him in the first pl

cheerful hello, but she could tell by Jennifer's expression that she hadn't been all th

er, but her focus was shot. She mostly stared at walls, h

the rumble of a sports car eng

till on. She didn't say anything to Laur

away with her. This day

went and Laura didn't have the courage to ask. Her pride wouldn't allow it either. At thi

at the phone in anger and hurt so much all day she

aking to anyone, and headed home. She picked up a couple of slic

nels. Nothing grabbed her. Jasper curled up beside her, happy with a full belly. She went to pick up the phone

d a comforting hand on his side as she picked up th

the man's

caught in

o?" he

e said, her v

Is this a goo

felt tight.

r night," he said, his

d. "What do

didn't show. You

Wh

d you weren'

furious.

ed?

ited. That it was a meetin

see. That's not

he said. She

hen I didn't

and how manipulative and selfish and outright mean she was. She did

guard up. But she does seem capable of handling our campaign. I'

utting a hand to her forehead. A headach

it. I'm looking forwa

heart

lly going on

said, twirling her h

w morning for a quick business trip, but I'm back in the office

lief, but also kind of disappointed she'd hav

n an early dinner and then may

y," Laura said, thr

in Manhattan – Carlo'

e place, but I've never been the

and then pick you up at 5:30 p.m.

e couldn't believe it. She was actually going on a date w

ght that Raquel wasn't going to win this battl