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“It’s me. I’m running late this morning, so tell Harrison I’ll be there soon. I have some business to take care of before heading into the office.” I smiled at Jillian.
“And what kind of business would that be?” Jillian asked.
“Oh, I think you know exactly what I’m talking about.” I removed my towel and climbed on the bed.
* * *
Jillian
“Can I see you later?” Drew asked as I walked him to the door.
“I don’t know. It depends on Kristen.”
“I understand.” He kissed me. “Call me later, okay?”
“Okay.” I smiled.
As I poured myself another cup of coffee, a call came through on my laptop.
“Good morning, Bean. I was hoping you were up. I take it your guest spent the night since I didn’t hear from you.”
“He sure did.” I smiled as I leaned over the counter with my hands tightly wrapped around my coffee mug.
“How fucking freaky is this whole thing?”
“You haven’t heard the freakiest part yet.” I bit down on my bottom lip.
“Oh my God, tell me.”
“The apartment I’m renting is his old apartment. He’s my freaking landlord.”
“Shut the fuck up! You’re lying.”
“I swear on my grandmother’s grave.” I held up two fingers.
His jaw dropped, and he was speechless. “Okay, Jill, this is all too weird. Like crazy universe shit weird.”
“I know, right? Anyway, I have something to tell you.” My light mood turned somber.
“What’s wrong?”
“The chemo and radiation haven’t helped Kristen, and the cancer has spread. She’s dying, Kel. The doctors gave her six to nine months.” Tears filled my eyes.
“Jesus, Jill. I’m so sorry. I can be on the next flight to New York.”
“It’s okay. Just come this weekend like planned. I know with work and everything, it’s hard.”
“Fuck. Are you okay? Of course, you’re not. That was a stupid question.”
“I’m hanging in there. In fact, I’m getting ready to head to the hospital.”
“All right, go. I’ll talk to you later, and I want to hear all about Hawaii guy. I thought you said you’re in a man-free zone. I knew it wouldn’t last.” He smirked.
“I’ll be honest with you, Kel. I don’t know what the fuck I’m doing. My head has so much shit going through it right now.”
“Maybe you need to go talk to a shrink or something.”
“Maybe I do. I’ll talk to you later.” I blew him a kiss.
