The next day, I hug Grace goodbye for the day, leave her in the care of Susan and Thomas, and head for my old apartment.
For it being the day I got to go on my dream date, it felt like I had to pry myself out of bed and force myself out the door that morning. The only thing I want to do today is curl alone and sleep. Not because I’m tired, but because I don’t want to go out and see people today.
I feel on edge and agitated. I don’t have the energy this date deserves. But it’s my first one with Julian since getting this job and he already bought the tickets, so I don’t have much of a choice.
I walk to the apartment and let myself inside.
“Surprise!” Julian announces the moment I step through the door.
“What is this?” I ask with a grin. A cake sits on the counter with giant number
