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We both look at each other and back at her, and I say, "Sure"

"Is there any way Walter could taketo get a cab I'd really appreciate it"

I look at Walter and he looks at me

"I don't see why not," I say

"It's no proble you live nearby?"

Cheryl sain "It's not too far Thank you some quite a bit of hassle today"

We all walk out of the lobby and to the limo Walter holds the door open for us and Cheryl and I both scoot into the long, black leather seat "I could get used to sitting in this every day," she jokes

Walter drives her to her apartment and I notice that she lives close to Ethan When she leaves, I'ht and I turn to Walter

I say, "Drive me to Ethan's apartment"

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Walter asks He has a look of concern flash across his face I guess I can understand where he's co from I've been an emotional rollercoaster today

"Yes," I say "I need to see him"

"Okay, anything you say," Walter replies, and he drives to One57 When we pull up to the , I nearly jump out

"Thank you Walter," I say "I'll call you in a little bit"

"Don't do anything I wouldn't do, darling"

I give hi I take the elevator to Ethan's floor, and the higher up I travel, theback and forth in the elevator until the doors slide open and I walk into the hall, directly facing Ethan's aparte to walk forward and I knock At first, I don't hear a sound, and then I hear his footsteps approaching