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“Alright, head up the stairs, and at the top, there will be three boxes. Your box is number one. I can’t wait to see if you have an invitation to come back.”
“Okay, let’s check it out,” I said, and as I started to climb the stairs, a camera crew in front of me, I tried not to let my nerves show. At the top was a long table with three white boxes, each one labeled with a number. I went straight to one and paused as I stared down at it. Oh, please let it be an invite to come back.
I lifted the box and found an envelope under it. I set the box down and picked up the envelope, turning it over to open the flap and remove the card inside. I grinned and read the card out loud. “May I have the next dance?”
I grinned so widely that my cheeks hurt as I turned toward the camera. “Looks like she felt it too!” I held the card up for the camera to see.
As I took the steps down, I practically skipped, and Tarin met me at the bottom of the stairs. “Good news?”
I held the card up. “Looks like I have a hot date next Friday!”
“That’s great! We will see you on Monday to start working on your other routine.”
“I’m looking forward to it.” The cameras cut off, and I found Holly standing off to the side, grinning. I sauntered off toward her. “What are you grinning at?”
“You. I haven’t seen you smile this much in a very long time.” She giggled.
“Whatever, did you all have fun last night?”
She cocked her head to the side. “What are you talking about?”
“I know you went out to dinner with Maggie, Alice, and my date. Did you all have fun?”
“How do you know that?”
“I was out with Greg; he showed me a picture of you all out having fun.” She narrowed her eyes, and I held my hand up. “Before you lose your shit, I don’t know anything else about her—not even her name. It was just a picture around a table. I didn’t even know what she was drinking, and I didn’t try to stalk her to learn more.” She looked unconvinced. “Trust me, Holly. I’m enjoying the mystery, although if you want to tell me anything about her, I’d be happy to listen.”
“No, and you need to leave, the second guy is on his way in.”
“Do you know if he got picked?”
“I can’t tell you that.”
“Oh, come on.” I paused. “Did you think she would pick me?”
Her face went completely blank. “No. I told you I thought you weren’t her type.”
“See how wrong you were!”
“Yeah, well, let’s see what this week brings you.” She walked me to the door. “Do you think Jake will give you a hard time about work?”
“Nah, I found someone to cover for me if I did get picked.”
“Alright, then we will see you on Monday.” She hugged me and then leaned back. “Thanks for doing this, Harv.”
I kissed her cheek. “You know I’d do anything for you, Holly.”
“Yeah, well, when it comes to love, you don’t always listen.”
I laughed as I stepped back toward the door. “Because the last person I want to take love advice from is my baby sister.”
“And look at how right I was about this.”
I paused. “I thought you said I wasn’t her type.” Again, her face went devoid of any emotion.
“You’re not.”
I smirked her way. “You are a terrible liar, Holly. But that’s good to know. I’ll see you on Monday, kiddo.”
