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Mom smiles, beaming as I take the plates to the sink.
Before she heads out, she gives me a huge hug and says, “Why, thank you, sweetheart! And I have to say, I am so happy that you’ll be spending so much time with Harvey this weekend. I can’t wait to hear all about it.”
I focus on rinsing the plates then putting them in the dishwater, cover the leftover lasagna in foil and put it in the fridge, and then I head downstairs.
I check my phone and see a text from Parker.
Hey, I won’t bug you too much about it, I know you are still mad at me, but I wanted to say good luck this weekend with Harvey ok? Be careful!
I laugh and shake my head.
I am! But, don’t worry. I’ll be fine. I’ll let you know how it goes.
I lay down and before long, I fall asleep.
Chapter Six
HARVEY
Igetupearlyto go on a run.
The first thing I do is look at my phone, but still nothing from Elsa.
I groan.
Is she bailing on me?
I brush my teeth, drink a ton of water, then throw on a t shirt and shorts and go for a quick jog.
There’s a slight chill, but it’s not uncomfortably cold. I enjoy it and feel myself waking up right way. I like it when I can wake up with the sunrise.
Once I’m back home, I check my phone. Still nothing from Elsa, but I do see a missed call from Parker.
I call him back, “What’s up man?”
He answers, “Hey, I know you are busy, so I’ll make this short. I know you are going with Elsa this weekend. Take good care of her, okay?”
I feel a flicker of hope.
Does this mean she told Parker she’s still going?
“Of course, dude. You have my word. Has she said anything to you by any chance?”
Parker just laughs. “Nah, not really. I think she’s still kinda mad at me for being in on this with you. I did hear from her last night though, and she did tell me she’d let me know how it went.”
A surge of relief washes through me, and I nod my head with an idiot grin on my face.
“Yeah man, I’ll let you know how it goes too! Thank you for helping me figure this all out. I owe you one.”
Parker laughs and says, “Just send me over the ten grand like you promised man. Then we’ll be even.”
I frown. “But I promised Elsa I wouldn’t.”
Parker continues, “Yeah, kinda. But you promised me you would before you told her you wouldn’t, so I think that trumps.”I sigh. If she finds out, that’s all I need. Another reason for her to be pissed at me.
“How about this, dude. After it’s done, I’ll pay her, and I’ll pay you. That work for you?”
I can hear the excitement in his voice. “Yeah, man. Sounds good. Appreciate it!”
