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My throat closed

The only thing that felt right was running—so I did

“Excuseflames of the hibachi tables

Bursting through the swinging doors, I entered the kitchen “I have an e a busy tio”

“Is everything alright?” she asked

My words were rushed “I hope so Can’t get into it now I have to head out I’m so sorry”

I bolted out of the kitchen The sun blinded me as I opened the front door of the restaurant and raced through the parking lot to the sidewalk by theto do? Absolutely Had I risked my job? Possibly But no as I ready to face hio, and he’d broken my heart into smithereens Up until that ed to him—since the time I was practically a child

What was he even doing back in Florida? I’d thought he was gone for good Fro to seeat Mayaka Who was that woman with him? Why did he have to look even better than I remembered?

My heart felt heavy as I continued to pound the pavement Of course I’d decided to walk to work today for exercise A car would’ve beenmy past

I was just about to cross the busy street when I felt a hand on my shoulder

“Jesus, Farrah Slow the fuck down”

I flinched,out of my chest

When I turned around, his steely blue eyes pierced throughto face him