30 Mattie
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I WAITED FOR THE CALL on pins and needles. At about Eight-thirty, it came.
“It’s done,” he said.
I relaxed. “Okay. When do you want me to pay you?”
“We’ll worry about that later. I’ve had a long weekend and I’m exhausted.”
“Okay. Wait, do you know if Chase and Mackenzie were together today?”
“I have no idea. I’m not a stalker.” He chuckled. “That’s your job.”
“Funny.”
“Honestly, I don’t know why you don’t just let him go. You’re hot. You can have someone who actually wants you.”
“You can’t always chose who you love,” I replied sadly.
“You sure it’s love? Maybe it’s just the challenge of getting him back?”
“No. It’s much more.”
“I hope so because you’re playing a dangerous game. We both are.”
“Some things are worth it.”
We talked for a few more minutes and
