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Back to work tomorrow.
Part of me is looking forward to it. I enjoy my work. I’m a good salesperson, and a new class on submission starts this week. I’ll be teaching a few nights.
I pad to my bed, get under the covers, and wrap myself up like a cocoon.
As I close my eyes, a tear slides down my cheek.
…
I wake before my alarm in the morning, which is surprising. That almost never happens.
It’s five thirty, and try as I might, I cannot get back to sleep, so I decide to get up.
I make a pot of coffee, and because I showered last night, I only need to do a quick wet-down of my hair and then blow it dry.
I dress in my black leather skinny pants and an orange-and-black corset that brings out the color of my hair. Then I sit, because I don’t have to be at work for another two hours.
Maybe I’ll get to the store early. I have a key, so I can open up. Maybe do some inventory.
Getting on the subway in a corset is never a good idea, so I put a cardigan over my shoulders and button it to hide my cleavage.
After my subway ride, I walk toward the store, but then I make a U-turn and enter a coffee shop instead.
Another cup of coffee will do me good, and sitting down with my thoughts? Maybe it will help as well.
I take a seat by the window once I order my coffee, and—
“Hands up!”
My heart drops to my stomach as fear slices through me.
Two men wearing masks and brandishing guns have entered the coffee shop.
In the morning?
Of course in the morning. When all the rich businessmen are getting their coffee.
Why the hell did I have to get coffee this morning at this damned place?
One of the masked men turns to the dining area. “No one fucking move.”
My heart thunders in my chest.
The other one has his gun trained on the cashier. “Open it up. I want all the cash, now. If you even think of triggering some silent alarm, your brains are going to be splattered all over that cappuccino machine behind you.”
Oh God oh God oh God…
I gulp for air, nearly hyperventilating. I can’t breathe.
How is this even happening? All I wanted to do was go to work early. Get a cup of coffee. Think about things. About Ronan…
My God, Ronan…
I’m in love with him. I am. Nothing like seeing your life flash before your eyes to show you the truth.
I have to tell him. Even if he’s with that other woman now. I just have to let him know. I can’t live with myself if I never tell him.
But damn…
