Erin wanted a simple, straightforward love, not the one that came with loads of pain and emotional baggage. She wanted a love that was mutual from the get-go; no games, no drama, no gut-wrenching tests to prove its authenticity – just simple, easy love. Was that too much to ask?
"Hey, you! It's time to clock out," Farida said cheerfully as she came into the back office where Erin was cataloging new pieces of artwork that got delivered to the gallery earlier in the day.
"Is it 5 p.m. already?" Erin asked and glanced at her wristwatch.
"Ten minutes past 5 p.m, actually," replied Farida. "I think you should leave the rest of the cataloging for tomorrow."
"Sure," said Erin and she rose to her feet. "Do you know if Devon is still in his office?"
"Yeah. He's always the last to l
