16
MAY THREE MONTHS EARLIER
“Yes, I'm sure I’m making the right decision,” Lexi said into the cell phone as the taxi pulled over onto the curb. “You've tried to convince me not to leave New York since I got the summer associate position.”
“Why would I want my best friend to leave me when she's finally out of school?” Chyna pouted.
“I don't expect you to want me to leave, but I would like you to be happy for me,” Lexi said, opening her purse and paying the cab.
“I'm happy for you, darling. You're going to make a fortune, which will be a nice change. I'm just going to miss my bestie. Perhaps, I'm a little selfish.”
“You? Selfish? No,” Lexi gasped sarcastically.
“Oh, shut it!”
Lexi walked around to the back of the car and pulled open the trunk. “Well, you'll have to come visit.”
Chyn
