“Likewise,” I replied to be polite. The truth was if I hadn’t been so distracted by Luna, I probably wouldn’t have thought to seek Rochelle out on this short trip. It had been a year since I’d last seen her. I didn’t dwell on any of my casual lovers past the nights we spent together. I didn’t have time to dedicate to a serious, long-term relationship with all of my responsibilities at the company.
“How long are you in town this time?” She inquired.
“Just a couple of days. I’m making the rounds between branches before the holidays,” I explained. Her shoulders fell a bit at my answer.
“I see. Are you staying at The Foshay again?” She was familiar with the rooms there from my previous visits.
I nodded and reached for a piece of the fresh bread that the server had placed on the table. I bu
