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“I smooch you more.”
“So, will you come out and visit me? I’m in Des Moines.”
“Iowa? I never would’ve guessed that’s where you ran off to.”
“Precisely why I picked it.”
“Smart. I can probably go out in a few weeks. Let me check my work schedule, and I’ll see if I can get a week off. I’ll let you know in a few days.”
“I’m wicked excited to see you. Seriously cannot wait to hug you. Let me know as soon as you find out so I can take the days off from work.”
“Same girl, and I will. Talk soon. Bye.”
“Bye.”
“Let’s have dinner at the new Mexican place that opened. I could use a few margaritas. Besides, I need details about why you broke it off with Nate,” says Stevie.
Stevie and I both have Monday nights off and have a standing dinner date every week. She insisted on it after she forced her way into my life. I’m glad she did, though. Stevie’s been a great friend. She reminds me of Luci in many ways. I know they’ll love each other when they meet in a few weeks when Luci visits.
Stevie has long, blonde hair, thick and straight. She uses a curling iron to curl the ends in big, loose curls. Her heart-shaped face is always made up with foundation and blush. Her almond-shaped eyes never go without eyeliner or mascara, and her sharp lips are slathered in lipstick. It’s the rare occasion I see her not wearing makeup.
I told Stevie about Massimo and most of my history of how I ended up in Des Moines, except she doesn’t know my secret. I’m not ready to share that with her or anyone.
We order our margaritas and dinner, and I tell Stevie the details about what happened with Nate the other night since we haven’t had much time to chat since then.
I sigh and take a sip of my margarita.
“You have been off lately. I’ve been meaning to ask you what’s going on.”
“I’ve been in a funk and feel stuck.”
“Well, if I’ve learned anything about you since you moved here last year, you’ll do something. You can’t just sit still.”
I drink some of my margarita, lick salt off the rim, and spread it around my mouth.
“Is that why you ended it with Nate?”
“I don’t know.” I shrug and play with the straw floating in my margarita. “I think I mostly ended it with him because he deserves someone who will reciprocate his feelings. That’ll never be me. Besides, I was starting to feel terrible about myself.”
“I thought you liked him?”
“He’s a nice guy, but I don’t want a relationship. Not right now, anyway.”
“I know you loved Massimo, but you need to move on.”
“That’s the same thing Luci said to me the other day. It’s way easier said than done.”
“Yeah, but you can’t keep on like this forever.”
“I know. I think I’m gonna take the LSAT and apply to law school.”
Stevie’s eyes widen. “Law school? Wow, that’s intense.”
“Yeah, I’m sure it is. I was gonna take the LSAT before leaving Boston, but then my life fell apart, and I moved. But I can use the challenge right now and think I’m ready to do it.”
“That sounds awesome. You should do it. Where would you apply?”
“I want to stay local. While I may need a change in my life, I don’t feel like moving again. Drake University Law School is here in Des Moines, and they have a part-time program. I’m gonna drive down to the campus this week to pick up an admissions packet.”
