Three days later, I was back in the city, reading over bills that had been left on my desk that had piled up. I planned on proposing to Maya later tonight at her birthday party on the boat. She didn’t suspect anything, and I had Scottie and Nina help keep her busy today with shopping and a spa day. Carol walked inside, carrying my lunch. “Mr. West, I have Genesis on line one.” I picked up the call, mouthing thank you as she walked back out. thank you“Hello, Mr. West.” “Genesis, how are you doing?” “Everything is good. Checking in about the party tonight and making sure you’re still going through with your plans?” “Yep. She has no idea and thank Scottie again for keeping her busy today. Earlier she was complaining about having to go out because she’s tired from the pregnancy and I had

