Several days had passed since the mall trip with Ashlyn, and Emma had been busy with work. She had not had a minute to think about a particular handsome blue-eyed man who seemed to haunt her dreams.
“Emma!” Ashlyn’s voice rang through the backyard as Emma sat at the counter typing away search words on her keyboard. She was browsing sss for some next-day party decorations.
“In here, Ash,” She called out, annoyed at Ashlyn’s visit; she had too much to do and knew Ashlyn was more of a problem than a help.
Ashlyn hadn’t stopped talking about Matt and how irritated she was that he had ignored her advancements since the mall. Emma tried to point out that Ash had called it quits, but Ashlyn ignored Emma’s advice and continued complaining almost daily.
“Hi, I came to help set up the party.” Sh
