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“Does it have something to do with his ex-wife?” I clarified.
“Karli, I’m sorry but that is one topic I am not discussing with you. If Vance chooses to do so, just remember that there are two sides to every story. You can then come to me and I will fill in the blanks.”
“What does that even mean? Please Leo.” I pleaded.
“I’m sorry, I can’t.”
“I need to go home.” I said as I was heading for the closet to get dressed. “I can’t do this right now.”
“My love, please don’t go. We can talk about other things. Or you can rest. Whichever you want.”
“No, Leo. Not right now.” I said as I returned from the closet with my bag over my shoulder. “I need to be by myself so I can get my head together before work. I’ll see you tonight, okay?” I bent down to kiss him on the cheek before I walked out the door.
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I got to work that night feeling like a zombie out of a bad horror flick. Thinking back, I don’t even really remember how I got here. I must have looked as bad as I felt because everyone was staring at me as I walked in. I saw Leo start to eye me, so I took a detour to the employee break room. I think Vance’s terminology was the understatement of the year. This doesn’t feel like “extreme exhaustion”. This feels like I should be limping around with my arms stretched out, trying to eat someone’s flesh. Erica spotted me heading towards the back and followed. “Hey K, don’t take this the wrong way, but you look like shit. What’s going on?”
“I’m just really tired.” I replied. “I’m still not feeling very well.”
“Why don’t you go home?” She asked.
“Because I’ve been gone for the past two nights. I can’t call in a third night in a row.”
“I’m sure the boss wouldn’t mind.” She winked, “I hear he has a soft spot for you.”
“Ugh! That’s exactly why I can’t go home. I don’t want people to think that I’m getting special treatment!”
“Who cares what they think? Seriously, I think you’re going to scare people away. Have you seen a doctor?”
“No. I don’t need a doctor.” I said. “This is related to ….other things. Other non-witch things.” God, I hope she gets the hint. I love Erica but she’s not always the brightest crayon in the box. The last thing I needed was to talk about fairy stuff when there were vampire ears in the building.
“Oh, I get it. Non-witch things” She said as the light bulb went off above her head. “As in coming soon to a theater near you, non-witch related things?”
“Yes, Erica. Real subtle. Thanks.”
“What? I didn’t say anything! How long is this thing supposed to last?”
“I have no idea. Hopefully not too much longer.”
“Would Vance know?” She asked.
“I don’t know. I’m not exactly his favorite person right now so I really can’t ask.”
“What? Since when?”
“Since last night. He’s really mad at me and I don’t know how to fix it.” I said.
“Oh honey, that’s what you two do. You fight, and you make up. I’m sure it’s nothing an
other blow job wouldn’t fix.”
“Excuse me ladies,” said a deep voice from the back of the room. Fuck! “Erica, I think a few of your tables are looking for refills. They’re starting to get a little restless.” Leo walked into the center of the room, keeping his eye on me the entire time. “Will you please excuse us, so Karli and I can talk?”
“Oops! Yep, I’ll get right on that boss!” She said. She was mouthing, “Sorry.” as she skittered out of the room like a cockroach.
Fuck, he looked pissed. I moved against his advance until I felt my back against the wall. A mixture of anger and hurt was rolling off him in waves. Damn Erica and her big mouth!
“Why are you moving away from me Karli?” He asked as soon as she was gone.
