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Her eyes don’t sparkle like emeralds anymore.
She’s just going through the motions.
I hate it.
“I couldn’t imagine going through what she has. I mean to lose your fiancé? No way. You might as well throw me in the hole with him,” Natalie says, reaching over and grabbing Stuart’s hand.
“She’ll get there.” I really do think that. She’s getting closer, but she’s not quite there yet. One day, she’ll move on and let love in again. Oh, I’m sure it’s terrifying as hell, but if anyone is strong enough to do it, it’s Meghan.
As for me? I’m still scared as hell that the next woman I fall for is going to steal my furniture again. I mean, who does that shit, anyway? My ex, that’s who. I’ve always been attracted to the crazy ones. Cat stealers.
I’ve been feeling the itch to get back on the horse for a few weeks now. I think that’s why I’ve suddenly started to see Meghan in a new light. One that bosses and friends shouldn’t take notice of, that’s for sure. It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Instead, I try to focus on other women around me. A single mom of one of my Little Dragons, an hour-long class, one day a week, for five to eight year olds who are just learning karate. The barista at the coffee shop uptown. Hell, even the divorcee who cuts my hair. Anyone besides my brunette employee with emerald eyes, a dazzling smile, and a quick wit that makes me laugh.
But no patients.
Never another patient.
Or employee.
New rule.
Actually, old rule, but one I’m highlighting and bolding in the next edition of the employee handbook.
It’s time to try the whole dating thing again. Dinner. Maybe a movie. Hopefully, a little kissing. It’s been a while, but I think I remember how to do this. It’s like riding a bike, right?
Find a date.
Enjoy said date.
How hard can it be?
