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“My apologies,” I said in a quiet voice “I’ll get right to it”

With that, I pulled out the hairdryer and fortunately, the noisy ave Marina Alpern the best blow-out of her life, but being a skinflint, she ed after it was done and left me a three-dollar tip

“Thanks,” she said, picking up her fur coat and draping it about her thin shoulders “This will do”

With that, she swept outside, got into her car, and zoohty roar Missy turned to stare at me ide eyes

“What the hell was that?”

I was too nu at that moment

“I have no idea, but I hope she never comes back”

“Me too,” murmured Missy “What a bitch”

I smiled halfheartedly and threw myself into work for the rest of the day I wouldn’t let myself think about Patrick, his soon-to-be-bride, and his i nuptials I forced myself to focus on my customers, and probably provided the most attentive service they’ve ever had, even if in the back of hts about Patrick with Marina Alpern churned non-stop

Now, I’ day, and I collapse on the bed Georgie and my dad are already asleep fortunately, and as I lay on in to slip downhtmare

The hurt and betrayal in my chest cause ers, I pick up the phone I have to talk to so to have a breakdown

“Hey girl,” Eloise’s voice sounds out froht, but you caughtout the door”

“Oh sorry I can call back later,” I mumble

But my friend can hear the distress in my voice and her voice sharpens immediately

“Hey, are you okay girlfriend? You’re sounding a little shaky there”

“No, I’ a deep breath “I can tell you about it tomorrow”