Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 81

After walking in, Wallis gave me a heads up, “The new car’s gonna need a break–in period. Knock off work early for the next couple of days and take it for a spin where it’s not bumper–to–bumper. Oh, and maybe hit up Professor Yearwood to join you.”

“Huh?”

Wallis raised an eyebrow and let on, “You guys are twinning.”

No wonder I felt some familiarity hopping into the car.

I was about to chime in with something when I caught sight of Cecilia, all peppy, coming out of the break room.

Our eyes met, and she quickly toned down her triumph, whispering a greeting, “Xaviera, you are back.”

“Mhm.”

“I heard from Hogan that you had to bail on tonight’s shindig at the last minute?”

The moment her words hung in the air, all eyes landed on me, and Wallis’s face dropped a notch, instantly.

“Yeah,” I said, nonchalant as ever. “so Director Irwin, you and President Lott will have to fly solo tomorrow night.”

She humbly boasted, “Don’t worry, Xaviera, I’ll make sure to shine.”

it was Wallis and

ride?” Zora barged in cluelessly, eyeing the car keys

was eyeing my keys like a hawk, her smile

the time I looked her way again, she was all smiles,

mouth on her, giving

her that I

miss a beat.

office and griped, “You sold out for a

Who knows, maybe

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money from the books. If Hogan dares to object. I’ll

Lott for her

I gave Tina a ring to talk shop

the first in our class to get her license, a real hotshot behind the wheel, and thanks to that,

to the right person, Xaviera. I’ve got the perfect spot, just

zoomed to our office building on her

eyed my new car. “You’ve always had an

explaining. “It was President Lott’s pick.”

me a knowing grin, “Alright, let’s hit the road and get you driving!”