My hands slid over a deck of cards while inhaling the spring air. Daffodils bloomed, red tulips peeked out, and children played happily on a playground. I couldn’t have been more relaxed after the last couple of excruciating weeks. Neither I nor my family was allowed to talk about the outcome of the game show until after it aired. Finally, tonight was the night.
Luckily for me, my training with Mr. Litmen occupied my mind for most of the time. My mentor had me focusing on “simple” card and coin tricks to practice sleight of hand and the art of misdirection.
“Hey, what are you doing here?” Ian approached me from the other side of the street.
My pulse quickened. “Just thinking. And you?” I prompted.
“Going home and contemplating my future.”
I arched my eyebrows. “And what came to your mi
