The meeting disperses, and my staff go their separate ways. Karl lingers, shuffling his feet in a way that

makes me think he has something on his mind.

“Abby, do you have a moment?”

“Sure, what’s up?”

“If you’re worried about the article, I can help you find a good journalist. Someone who can capture the

essence of the place, the people,” he says.

I’m touched by his offer. “That’s really kind of you, Karl. Thanks.”

He clears his throat. “I could walk you home. We could talk more about it.”

I hesitate for a moment, considering. Then, I nod. “Alright, let’s walk.”

Enter title…

night. The street is mostly quiet,

the nearby bars. The air is cool, a bit

really impressed with how the restaurant is doing,” Karl says, breaking the

keep the surprise out of

remember being so pissed off when

of going to the Alpha party together. But look at you now, making headlines. I’m

like that. I should have been more

by his candidness. “That’s really sweet of

shrugs, a slight smile tugging at the corners of his

Really, I am.”

no idea how much that means to me,” I reply. “And I’m glad you

happened. So I guess in a way, I’m also sorry—sorry for storming out on you back

let me back, especially

forgiving me.”

the eye. “Let’s get one thing clear:

if I ever will. But I

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