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No. There's no way she could know I’m dating Mack.
Right?
The room starts to spin, and I close my eyes, praying I don’t have a seizure thanks to the stress from our conversation. I know I can’t control my seizures. Most of the time, I can’t even feel them coming. Regardless, it’s the last thing I need. Especially today.
But if I learned anything from my conversation with Mack’s ex, it’s that he was right when he told me he has baggage. Baggage I never quite understood until she was literally sitting in front of me.
If I was smart, I’d keep my distance from the woman. But does it mean I need to keep my distance from Mack too?
I don’t want to.
At all.
With a scowl, I drop my head back, tapping it against the wall as I stare at the ceiling.
Hello, rock and hard place. Nice to see you again.
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KATE
Macklin
Hey! How’s your morning?
Me
Fine. Weird, but fine.
Macklin
Weird? Sounds promising. Wanna tell me about it?
Me
I’m debating.
Macklin
Now, THAT sounds promising. Are you in your own head again, my prickly porcupine? You can talk to me, you know.
Me
Any chance you’d be willing to meet me at The Bean Scene today? 2:00?
Macklin
Sure thing. See you then.
Iscan our text thread for the hundredth time since this morning, my indecision practically suffocating me as I shove my phone back into my pocket and order two pumpkin spice lattes. Seriously. I have an addiction. Multiple, actually. I push the thought aside and hand the barista my credit card.
“Kate?” a familiar voice calls.
My spine turns into a steel rod, but I don’t turn around.
Despite being the one to ask him to meet me here, I’m still scared. Still uncomfortable with the position I’ve been put in. Still afraid I’m making a mountain out of a molehill or whatever the weird saying is.
“Kate?” Mack repeats.
