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“Thank you”

That was it? I could deal with that I smiled politely and stepped aside

“One ”

“Yes?”

“We’re going to need to deal with our…situation…this summer Now isn’t the time to discuss it, but I’ent has forced our hand” He circled his wrist fully

“What contingent, sir?”

“The queer one I’m all for equality, but this isn’t the space for that type of expression There ht be a quieter way to voice support Perhaps we can donate to charity in the short term, but ultimately, today’s display doesn’t represent our brand” He clapped rin “We’ll save this for another day Enjoy your win It’s a grand achievement”

Mr Myers walked aith his head held high

And me? I just stood there Frozen with a sense of helplessness I hadn’t felt since…since Asher had knocked on o

I swiped , at the field The crowd had dwindled I didn’t see anyone I knew Well, no one I wanted to talk to I sighed heavily, dialing Asher’s nu lot

“Hello?”

“Where are you?” I asked by way of greeting

“I’ Susan Peterson at her celebratory pool festivities This is very unplanned,” he whispered in a panicked tone “I thought this would be a future event with at least teeks to organize But she insisted it had to be today I’ers I’ pretzels into bowls, but I’ soon?”

“I’m on my way now”

“Good Congratulations, by the way Everyone here is very thrilled with you They think you’re wonderful,” Ash said

“What about you?”

“I think you’re…a”