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“I don’t think that.”
Chantelle eyeballed her sister-in-law. “He called it off.” She rubbed at her shoulders. Her eyes glared at the TV.
“I’m here for you,” Elise said
“Thank you.”
Her sister-in-law tapped her fingers to her lips. “Maybe we need to go shopping.”
Chantelle giggled. “How will shopping help?”
“I know you love heels. Will a new pair help?” Elise grinned.
Chantelle bit her bottom lip only to give into her own smile. “Another pair wouldn’t hurt.”
They laughed together. When her cell rang, her sister-in-law’s grin grew wider.
“Is that him?” Elise asked.
Chantelle gestured for her to be quiet. Walking to the corner of the living room. “Everything okay?”
“You’re not too busy are you?” Lance asked.
“No, why?” She played with the loose tendril on the side of her face.
“There’s something I want you to include in the article, but you must see it for yourself.”
“What’s that?” She asked.
“I’m heading to the community center. Meet me there?”
“Sure.” He hung up, and she turned to Elise. “It looks like I have more work to do.”
Leaving her sister-in-law’s home, Chantelle drove to meet Lance. The community center? Her eyes widened. She recalled reading about the charities he donated to, but she never pictured him being hands on with his projects.
Pulling into the parking lot, she found a space to park despite the many cars. Cutting the engine, she stepped out of the car and paced to the front door. The wind fluttered her clothes because of the draft coming inside with her. Her shoes creaked on the floor, but she entered the front office. She met Lance.
“Hey,” he said.
Chantelle recognized the red hair woman with green eyes. Sadie? The red head’s eyes beamed.
“Chantelle!” She squealed.
Chantelle laughed and hugged her. “It’s good to see you.”
“You too.”
Chantelle looked down, noticing her baby bump. Her muscles felt weak, but she forced a smile. “Congratulations.”
Sadie rubbed her bump. Her fair skin glowed. “Thank you. Christopher and I are excited.”
“How is he?”
“Worried every time I make a noise. I swear he thinks something is wrong if I yawn.” Sadie rolled her eyes, but her smile was bright.
Chantelle giggled, but Sadie only whispered. Her eyes gleamed.
“Lance is amazing. He won’t tell you, but he’s the reason this center gets huge donations. The kids love him.”
