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She’s crushingknew it I just didn’t realize they had a past connection A really strong connection that runs deep

“Are you in love with hi her best to make a quick recovery

But I know a liar when I see one

“He’s like fa brother,” she insists, her eyes locking with irls at the restaurant to know Plus, Colin doesn’t want anyone to know either He doesn’t want to look like he plays favorites”

“But you live with hi before Letting his es “He just wants to make sure everyone’s okay and has a roof over their head He askedin a shack somewhere”

“He knohere I live” I proceeded to tell her how he texted me, then came by my place to pick me up

“See how nice he is? He just wanted to help you out”

Jen’s so ena I alondered at his motives with me Not that he was ever sleazy but he was certainly extra attentive Far more attentive than any other boss I’ve ever had

But ht Maybe he looks out for those he worries about I can’t fault hih talking about rabs her glass and sips froain “I’ht”

“I deserve a girls’ night out, don’t you think?”

“Of course you do So do I So does every girl” Jen grins when thein ain “Did I happen to mention I know the bouncer upstairs?”

“No Really?” I stop seat dancing “Think he’d letas you pro frohs when I clap ure you for a dancer, Fable”

“I love to dance” I just rarely do When do I have ti? Oh, and ith? “I work a lot so I don’t get out et you in there This should be fun” Jen whips her phone out of her pocket and starts texting, presu anxiously for Jen to figure out a plan She’s so nice, so easygoing and fun I’ht I needed this Needed a taste of freedo away at her keyboard, I pull my phone out and send off a quick text to Drew He replies within seconds

Having fun?

As much as I can without you here, I reply Which is sort of the truth All of a sudden, I miss him

Give me a break