Echoes of Unrequited Love

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With a calm tone, I mentioned, “Bumping into Mr. Temple was a lucky accident; he’s always ready to lend a hand.”

If Shirley paid a tad more attention, she would’ve caught the ridiculous sight of me hobbling around.

But her gaze only briefly skimmed over my foot before she chuckled and said, “You know, for someone like Ms. March who’s a stranger to regular workouts, it’s no surprise a little hill could throw you for a loop- totally get it.”

She said she understood, but her tone had that condescending vibe that reeked of someone who thought they were the cat’s pajamas. The sarcasm was laid on thick.

I wanted to avoid a clash, so as I was racking my brains for a way to save face, I heard Timothy say, “Xaviera’s a friend of mine, and if it’s not too much trouble, I’d be grateful if President Stapleton could. arrange to have lunch sent to her room, and,”

He paused there, and then added, “The weather’s fickle, and the trails are full of clueless tourists who might get into a pickle. Today it’s Xaviera, and she’s not making a fuss about it, but if it were someone else, President Stapleton might not be all smiles right

now.”

No sooner had he finished than Shirley’s smile froze on her face. After a quick glance my way, she was back to her usual self, saying, “My bad for not playing the gracious host. Ms. March, please don’t take it to heart, okay?”

There was that teasing tone again, but this time Shirley’s voice had

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me a

I was ahead, “You’re too kind, President

left, “The suite’s the same one by the Bright Summit, all spruced up. Holler if you need anything.”

this, I was slightly taken aback. I knew the room Shirley mentioned. It was diagonally opposite to Hogan’s thatched cottage, definitely one of the primo suites in this hotel. And.

trekking poles he had set aside – complete and top–of–the–line gear. A thought was about to break free in my mind when I blurted out, “You look like an outdoor sport enthusiast right now.”

always been into hiking, Xaviera.”

digs it,

his step, and the hand supporting me tensed up as if he was a bit thrown

the knucklehead dragged me out here for some blind date. What are

Sean? Blind date?

you know.” Seeing I didn’t respond

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with a smile, “The one from just

I had to admit, if those two really set up house, that place would