AMBER
Turns out Adrian and I were neighbors. Then I remembered my grandpa’s duplex next door—the one with the ultra-manicured garden and picture-perfect lawn…
Right then, Annabel came in and announced that the charismatic doctor from yesterday had arrived. Mr. Herman followed her inside.
“You’re glowing today, Miss Amber.”
“You’re so funny, Mr. Herman.”
“If you’re free, would you care to join me for a coffee at Cloud Nine Cafe?”
I was about to say no, but then remembered I’d be stuck in this office all day with Adrian. So I said, “Sure, why not?”
Adrian cleared his throat like something had gotten stuck in it. “Amber and I have work to do. You can have coffee some other time. And what are you doing here anyway?”
“I was just passing by and thought I’d stop in.”
“I’ve got a lot on
