Chapter 44
The wall clock tells me it’s time to leave. Randy’s father walks us to the door. He gives Randy one last hug then turns to me.
“Portia,” he says. “Feel free to come by anytime to talk. Anytime you like.” He hugs me.
As we leave the building, I think about Zack, the guy who sells the used books. I want to tell him who I really am. He knows me as a redhead. I just know I want to talk to Zack, wearing my real hair. “Randy, I’d like to stop at the bookstore across the street. They sell old books and stuff.”
Randy smiles. “I like old books. We can hang out for a while. But not too long, because I need to get home for dinner.”
“Thanks, Randy.” I’m smiling like crazy. I remember Denise and feel terrible. But what does Randy see in Denise? I would ask, but I’m afraid. We cross the
