Emily’s hands pressed tightly around the iron gates of their home. Her heart pounded in her chest. Derek wasn't kidding when he said he was downstairs, a few feet from where she stood, the headlight of his car blinked repeatedly.
“Come on, Emily, it’s not going to be that bad.” Claire’s voice interrupted her thoughts, giving her heart a sudden jump.
She gasped and quickly covered her mouth.
“Oh my goodness, girl. I forgot you were here.”
Claire chuckled. “You called me immediately after you walked out of the door. Remember?”
“Yeah, right.” it dawned on her friend that she had done that. She needed a confidence booster to be with her as she walked down the stairs as she walked down and who else than Claire?
Derek honked.
“That’s your cue girl, go meet him.” and then Claire hung up th
