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“You’re early”

I turned and there he was, suddenly behind me It was crazy how much of a stalker he’d beco up on me…

Garrett was clean-shaven now, looking much better and more focused than last time He was also dressed sharply, in a pair of black slacks and a grey button-down shirt I could sne on him, too

So it’s going to be roistered

“I wanted to get this over with,” I told hi that was a bit harsh, I added “I just didn’t want you to wait”

“Our table is ready,” he said He extended his hand “Come?”

Trying to hide my reluctance, I took it

The restaurant was crowded, but somehow he’d scored the table ays sat at The one where he’d gotten down on one knee to propose to me, while the rest of the patrons and staff clapped It was cheesy, but I’d been overwhelmed with einative, just like Garrett

We sat down and I i Island Iced Tea for lass

“Thanks,” he said approvingly He kept looking me up and down It made me uncomfortable

“Don’t thank me,” I told hi up “What is it that you want, Garrett?”

He let out a long breath that was h “You knohat I want, Claudia I want you to come home”

The drinks arrived I juht on mine

“So you’re black h I don’t want to”

Garrett took ain This time I didn’t pull back