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The doorbell rings and Chase appears from his bedroom with two suitcases He opens the door to his driver, hands over his bags, and says, “I’ll be down in a few minutes”

Turning to h his hair I know that look; he’s got soh his mind “What?” I ask

“We still have time It’s not like you need a plane ticket, and I can always buy you clothes once we get to Italy” He looks so adorably pathetic I smile and shake my head Chase’s lips quirk up into a smile “Had to ask”

“I know”

Pulling me into an embrace, he whispers, “I’ll be back as quickly as I can”

“You better” Cupping reedy kiss one I kiss hi the back of his head

He growls low in his throat, eventually releasing me “If I don’t leave now, I’

“I’lldown my face

Taking his index finger, Chase wipes away the stray tear “Just remember how much I love you” He leans down and kisses the top of my head “I’ll call you when I land” With one last eone

Two days after Chase leaves, I’ would affect me I know I told him I would barricade myself in my apartment, but I need a distraction Brenda would be the perfect form of entertainment

Her work schedule hasn’t changedher after work, and seeing if I can convince her to go out for a drink

I stroll into the restaurant and sit at the bar I look around the roo the far side of the restaurant

Ordering an Amstel, I continue to scan the restaurant Finally, Brenda appears froal daughter returns!”

“Isn’t that supposed to be son?” I ask as she squeezes the life out of me

“It is, but I’in my neck of the woods? They don’t serve Amstels in the city?”