Maybe that’s what’s wrong with me. I’m living a type of double life. Don't we all in some ways?
Note to self: Ask Dr. Stone about this.
Oh, my phone was buzzing. I had a text from Megan.
We’re back from lunch.
Is it still quiet up there?
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Sent from the iPhone of Megan Meyers
I crossed her and Mitchell’s names off the lunch list. And by the way, when did everyone get an iPhone? It’s like they all brag about the fact that they own an iPhone or Android these days. Sent from the iPhone of so-and-so. Why don’t they come up with a better signature? I think I would change mine every week if I had one. Make it something funny.
All my family have one and so do my two best friends, Charlotte and Sarah, who I met through work. Although they may have upgraded since I last saw them. They both moved to Europe to pursue master’s degrees, so I haven’t spoken to them in a while. Even though I like people, I can find it pretty hard to really open up and let new people in sometimes. I think I’ve let the past affect me too much. If it wasn’t for how amazing Megan is and our closeness, I think I would feel pretty isolated.
Yes. It’s dead quiet.
Where did you two go?
Mimi’s.
I got you a bran muffin. :)
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Sent from the iPhone of Megan Meyers
I love Mimi’s Café muffins, especially their bran muffins. I know it sounds gross—bran muffins—but they are delicious when warmed up with melted butter. Mmmm.
Meg, you’re the BEST!!!
I know. I’m just trying to
get into your good graces.
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Sent from the iPhone of Megan Meyers
You’re already like a sister to me.
No bribes necessary here.
You might not say that after
what I have to tell you.
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Sent from the iPhone of Megan Meyers
What are you going to tell me?????
Well, I’ll just come up there and tell you.
It will be better that way.
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Sent from the iPhone of Megan Meyers
I wondered what she wanted to tell me. I mean, not much would upset me, unless she told me she and Mitch were breaking up, but that’s not it. So what could it be? I doubted it’s as big a deal as she’s making it out to be.
A few minutes later, I saw her walking down the hallway toward my desk with the muffin in hand. It was already warmed up. This couldn’t be good.
“So what do you have to tell me?” I asked her.
“Well.” She pulled up a chair beside my desk. “Devin went to lunch with us today.” Another bad sign, but I already knew that. “And he had some really nice gifts for us.”
“How is that bad news? I mean it is weird that he would give you presents, it’s not like it’s—oh my god! I totally forgot about your anniversary!”
She chuckled and I think she realized at that moment she had something to use against me. “It’s okay, Christy. Devin went a little over the top, even though he says he just won them.”
“Won what? And you’re not mad at me?”
“No, of course not! I would be mad if Mitch forgot, but he didn’t, and we had a great time last night.” She was totally in love with Mitch, that much was obvious.
“What did he get you?”
She pulled her hair back and showed me the diamond earrings Mitch bought her. “Wow, those are gorgeous. Good job, Mitchell.” They would match the diamond ring he got her too, if only he would propose already!
“I know, I was surprised too. Much better than the other gifts he’s bought me.”
I chuckled. “Yeah, really, I still can’t believe he thought that a gift card for iTunes was a good idea.”
“Who knows?” She shrugged.
“But what was it you wanted to tell me? We got off track.”
“Well, like I said, Devin came to lunch with us. He won a trip for two to Las Vegas from a raffle at work. He never thought he would win, but he did, and he told us he wanted to give it to us as an anniversary present.”
My mouth hung open.
“But that’s not all.” There’s more? “Mitch will only agree to it if Devin stays at the house while we’re gone.”
The phone rang before I had time to voice my displeasure. I had to answer it. “Mayor and Sons.”