Chapter Four Landon “I’ll have the greek salad and a diet soda.” Jolene handed the tall, angular server her menu. She was one of my students and always waited on us when we came here. “I’ll have an order of mozzarella sticks and fried mushrooms. Thanks, Seiko.” I handed her the menu, then she stuck the ballpoint pen behind her ear and ran off to the next table. We were eating lunch around the corner from the school at The Village Cafe, a haven for students and local artists. “You will never believe who my next-door neighbor is.” I unfolded the paper napkin and stuck it on my lap. “Who?” “Your nude model, Angel.” I steepled my hands under my chin and sighed. “Why does such a handsome man have to be so…” “Hot?” Jolene winked, and I noticed she’d coated her eyelids in a glittery violet

