Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Donning her sunglasses, Leda sipped her coconut water, mimicking Roseanne's relaxed posture, and leisurely curled up the corners of her mouth.

Roseanne crossed her long legs and casually flipped onto her side. "Weren't you off to a date?"

Leda made a face of distaste. "That blond guy was all muscles. I thought he'd be something special. Turned out to be all show and no go, not even as fun as my little boyfriend." Roseanne chuckled. "The one from last time... Keven, right?"

Leda shook her head. "Switched up already. This new pup is all sunshine, cute as a button, smells like heaven, and can cook! The meals are to die for!"

"And what about you?" Leda peered over her sunglasses teasingly. "Not planning to find someone new?"

Hanging onto one person was just dull, huh? Dating around was where the fun was!

Roseanne gazed at the ocean ahead. "Not considering it. No time, no energy, and no need."

"Fair enough," Leda smacked her lips. "Guys just mess with a nerd's study flow, dragging down exam scores."

Stretching lazily, Leda looked around. "So, I spotted this cutie earlier. I'm gonna go talk to him. Have fun on your own. Bye!"

Roseanne raised her glass in a toast. "Have a blast."

...

floor-to-ceiling office window, his sharp gaze landing on the assistant. "This better

Sherwood. The last time was my oversight. We've got it clear now. Ms. Cole didn't head to Novano but to the Maldor Beach." Murray narrowed his eyes. "Are you

boarding information.

trusting there were

assistant's fault, after all. No one could have anticipated Corley would stoop so low, swapping Roseanne and another passenger's information, deliberately misleading his investigator with false

"Book me on the earliest

Sherwood, the earliest flight is at seven

immediately,

"Alright. If there's nothing

Murray waved him off.

left, he closed the door respectfully

like hell. Did Mr. Sherwood give

not go there. Could you

7

a

parent-teacher conference for Tommy. I've