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Sighing, he eyed the ripped open envelope with the sketchy address, surprised yet again that it passed security He pulled out the greeting card, eyeing the photo on the front Corrado knew little to nothing about art, but even he could recognize the painting The Scream

Hope your day is a screae: I scream, you scream, we all screamuntil soe, reading it again and again He was so busy deciphering the short ed to sneak up on him

"Moretti"

Corrado looked over, eyeing the correctional officer "What?"

"Show time" He smirked "The jury came back with a verdict"

Haven darted across the busy New York street, long wavy hair flowing behind her as her feet zealously carried her down the block Despite her best effort, she repeatedly knocked into others, elbows jabbing and shoulders bu as she flew past

"Sorry," shethe sidewalk, heading straight for her brownstone apartment The white envelope cru sure not to lose her grip

Once she made it home, she bolted inside, no hesitation in her steps as she bypassed her door She frantically took the stairs two at a tiht for Kelsey’s apartment on the second floor

She didn’t bother to knock in her haste Grabbing the knob, she shoved open Kelsey’s front door "Kelsey, you won’t belie--Oh, God!"

Startled yelps echoed through the living roo around as Kelsey and a male friend fumbled for their clothes

"I’m so sorry!" Haven’s cheeks turned scarlet and warm from embarrassment "I didn’t realize, well, you know"

"It’s okay," Kelsey said "We’re dressed now"

Slowly, Haven turned back around, tentatively peeking through her hands at them "I should’ve knocked"

"You think?" Kelsey stood as she ht? The architect?"

Haven eyed the tallin his short blond hair and blue eyes She didn’t remember him at all, but Haven politely sain, Fred"

"You, too," he said "Well, I should be going"

He kissed Kelsey’s cheek before strolling past and disappearing downstairs Haven stood there for aher friend as she stared at the now eht actually be the one"

Haven’s eyes widened "Did you feel it? The spark?"

"Oh, I felt it all right" Kelsey laughed, turning her attention to Haven "Anyhat’s up? Why the speedy entrance?"

All thoughts of the aard incident evaporated as Haven’s face lit up with excite it frantically at her friend "I did it! I got in!"

Kelsey’s brow furrowed "Got in where?"

"The Novak Gala," Haven declared "Miss Michaels pulledto display !"

Kelsey let out a sudden shriek "No way! That’s a!"

The two of the as they celebrated the news Tears sprung to Haven’s eyes, overwhelh her veins She had done it Out of three thousand entries, she had made the cut

"This is so crazy," Kelsey said, pulling away "We have so et you a dress and shoes You’ll need hair and h heels? A et you a date!"

Haven blinked rapidly "A date?"

"Yes! You get to bring guests, right? You can’t go alone!"

Reaching into the envelope, Haven pulled out the letter and unfolded it, eyeing the three wrinkly tickets tucked inside She put hers back into the envelope and held the other two out to her friend "I want you to come with me"

"Me? But--"

"Take thereat to me You took me home on Christmas and introducedthat up to you, not the other way around"

Haven laughed "Co hi the two tickets "You’re sure?"

"Positive" S, Haven took a step back toward the door "Invite whoever you want My thanks to you for being such a great friend"