Chapter 4
Jessica
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“I don’t get why he doesn’t just come into the restaurant? Is there some kind of a problem?” I asked, following her toward the exit.
She smiled brightly. “Not at all. It’s a surprise.”
“A surprise?” I repeated, wondering what this was all about.
“Yes. What a beautiful day it’s turning out to be.”
It was the middle of June, and the sun was warm and bright as we stepped outside. I grabbed my sunglasses from my purse and slipped them on as I followed her.
“It’s nice,” I agreed. It was the kind of day where I wished we had our own pool. I used to love swimming and had spent a lot of time at the one at my old apartment complex. Back when I lived with my roommate, before the ‘incident’.
“There they are,” she said, grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the end
