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…

for the night. The street is mostly

the nearby bars. The air is cool, a

the restaurant

keep the surprise out of my

remember being so pissed off when

our chances of going to the Alpha party together. But look at you now, making

ever acted like that.

look at him, shocked and a bit touched by his candidness. “That’s really sweet of

smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Just stating facts. I’m

Really, I am.”

how much that means to me,” I

also sorry—sorry

“I’m more surprised you let me back, especially after

forgiving me.”

eye. “Let’s get one thing clear: I

I do understand that your intentions, misguided as they were,

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