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I text her back:
Nice.Are you coming tomorrow?
Liv takes a good while to reply, so long in fact that I decide to take a break for some water and a chat with Nicole outside. I also confirm with Lilly that she’ll be picking up Harlan from kindergarten today.
Liv finally responds.
Do you really want me to?
It’s been unbearable to be around Bella, but if you really want me there, I’ll be there.
Her texts sound like a desperate plea.
I chew on my bottom lip as I text her back.
No one is a kid here, Liv.
Bella might be upset now, but that’s no excuse for her to mistreat you.
Come and we’ll resolve this.
I see her texting me back right away.
You promise?
When reading her text, I can’t help but smile as I picture her starry eyes while asking me that.
I do. Now come pretty and come early, I’m crazy to see you.
She responds quickly, making me smile again.
Alright, big guy! See you then.
The conversation ends and I get back to work. The day goes on at a snail’s pace, but when I can finally go home, it runs away like a cheetah.
The very next morning,everybodyarrives early, making me look bad for arriving on time. Nicole is the one who gets my briefcase and lunchbox and takes it to my office, while I stand in the middle of the improvised ballroom the decorators organized on the factory floor.
I'm exchanging greetings with individuals from the media and various sister charities scattered throughout the venue. Suddenly, a camera pointed at my face startles me, and it's only after the flash stops burning my eyes that I recognize the photographer.
“Liv!” I interject with glee. “You came!”
“I did!” she exclaims with a gorgeous smile.
I pull her in close for a kiss, but she looks over her shoulder first. “Bella is coming!”
“So what?” I feel frustrated. “Call her here, and let’s talk together!”
“No, Alex…” she gives me a quick kiss. “Let me take care of it.”
She departs from me, and not a moment too soon Bella arrives accompanying her fully figured editor and their respective dates for the event.
“Alex, this is Kyle, he works in the design department at the magazine,” Bella introduces us, and he gives me a handshake. I can’t help but notice it’s a little on the weak side.
“It’s a pleasure to finally meet you, Alex,” Kyle says, just letting go of my hand. “We have been hearing so much about you around the office from Bella, Liv, and Gail!”
“I hope they were all good things,” I joke.
“We are just thrilled to work with you!” Gail says, a hand on her chest.
