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“You fit in perfectly on our street,” Colin says.
“Thank you.” I smile, feeling good about his assessment.
I manage to get myself back in check before Lara goes to work. Once I’m alone, I take Lara up on her offer and find out what all the fuss is about. Let’s just say that flower can give a mind-blowing orgasm. I wipe it clean and leave it on charge when I’m done, just to tease her.
CHAPTER15
LARA
Today’sthe day Mallory has her pot taken off. I’m leaving work early to take her to the hospital. I finish up with Mr Mittens, our new guest at the cattery, and close up his pen.
“I’m heading out. Has Bella arrived yet?” I ask Joel, my new co-worker. After talking to my boss, I decided it would be best to change my shift patterns to avoid working with Sophie. She’s not who I thought she was, and I’d rather avoid her than put up with her irrational behaviour.
The door to the building opens and Bella steps through. “Sorry I’m late.”
“You’re right on time. Thank you for doing this for me.”
“It’s no problem. Joel and I will stay out of trouble.”
“Speak for yourself,” Joel says.
“Go before you’re late.” Bella starts to push me towards the door.
“Thanks, guys. Bye.” I step outside and head to the car. I’m both nervous and excited for today. Mallory has been talking about leaving more and more lately, but I want the opposite. She’s happy here, I know it. I just wish it was enough.
My car starts on the third try, and I shift into gear. I drive home and park in my usual spot. Mal’s outside talking to Mr Hatta. They’re laughing. I smile while watching them, but I’m feeling sad. This could be the beginning of the end, and I have to let her go.
“Are you ready?” I ask once I get close enough for them to hear me.
“I’ve never been so ready for something in my life. Freedom, here I come.”
“Don’t get too excited and injure yourself again,” Mr Hatta says.
“I won’t, Colin. I have a date with a volcano.”
“Crikey. I guess I’ll see you back here in a week when you do your other ankle in then.”
“Very funny.” She hugs him goodbye before we make our way back to the car.
We drive to the hospital and Mallory sings along to the radio. “You’re very quiet,” she says as I find a spot in the multi-story car park.
“I am?” I’m beginning to dread the news the doctor is going to give her. It’ll mean losing my best friend all over again.
“Yes. What’s on your mind?”
I get out of the vehicle and then help Mal out of the tight spot. “Everything’s fine. Today’s a happy day. Let’s not put a dampener on it.”
“This is a great day, but I can tell you’re not exactly on cloud nine. Did something happen at work? Was Sophie there?”
We start our journey across to the hospital.
“No. Work was fine. Shall we get a coffee on the way in?”
“There’s something wrong, and I will get to the bottom of this. We can have coffee when we get home. I just want to get into the clinic and get this pot off.”
“Okay.” We check into the fracture clinic and take a seat.
The waiting room is full and the time moves slowly. Mal leans on my shoulder and is beginning to fall asleep by the time the nurse shouts her name.
