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“Thank you! It’s a vintage St. La Vie.”
“Good taste. I can see why he likes you.”
“Alejandro?”
“Yes, to you maybe, but to me, he’sMr. Alex Rivers.”
“How’s he been?” I asked curiously, considering our communication was as prevalent as mine and Parker’s.
“I thoughtIwas busy. Stealing him away between shoots has been nearly impossible. Especially with him being so far away from home.”
“Home?”
“Los Angeles,” she sighed as if she missed it.
It was just another reminder that Alejandro’s stay was temporary. I tried to hide the drop in my face.
“Of course!” I pretended to be happy, enduring a moment of awkward silence that fell between us. I looked at the envelope in Lina’s hand, curious as to why she was here, especially because of what tonight entailed. “So, Lina… now that my doorman thinks I’m wanted in court, what should we talk about?”
She thumbed the corner of her envelope, shooting a courteous smile. “As you may know, I’ve been appointed to oversee any legal situations that may occur for you—”
“Actually, I’m glad you brought that up. I feel like that’s a problem.”
“Is it?”
“Well, of course. Parker is already my legal advisor. I’m not sure how he’d react if I told him about you.”
“He already knows.”
“He does?” I asked, immediately fidgeting with the gold studs in my ears, “Well, what did he say?”
“Awholelot. He’s certainly protective.”
I laughed nervously, unsure of how to respond or how that even looked. Parker didn’t mention this to me, but then again, I’d been avoiding him.
“He’s my best friend,” I admitted. “He has always been protective.”
“Well I’m protective too. Mr. Rivers is my top client, and that makes you my top client, as well. I have an obligation to keep both of you safe from the public eye.”
“Makes sense,” I said, watching as Lina slid the envelope in my direction.
“It does. And I’m sure it’s no surprise that Mr. Rivers getsa lotof attention. Hence the need forextraprotection.” She signaled for me to open it up, which I did, unfolding a single sheet of paper. I read it to myself, quietly deciphering the legal jargon that seemed to escape me while picking up the overall clear idea.
“A non-disclosure?” I crinkled my face.
“A precaution. A small one, at that. Trust me, they can get much bigger.” I had no idea that this would ever be needed, but then again, I never knew what was happening behind my back. Parker was already informed of mynewattorney, and Lina was in talks with Alejandro for over the past two weeks.
“Is this about us all meeting tonight?”
“Meeting?” She pulled her head back. Clearly this was one thing she didn’t know about. I tried to cover my tracks.
“I was meeting Alejandro to discuss the completion of his suit,” I lied.
She laughed. “Well, no. This isn’t about your meeting. This is about a number of things, and, honestly, I’m not sure how much you know.”
“Like about what?”
“Like about Sergeant Fields’s major misstep at the station. That morning when I went to release, Mr. Rivers, I heard him talking to you as I approached.”
