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."

...

Murray stood before the floor-to-ceiling office window, his sharp gaze landing on the assistant. "This better not be another

last time was my oversight. We've got it clear now.

flight boarding information. Ms. Cole's name is on

didn't look closely, trusting there

could have anticipated Corley would stoop

me on the

the earliest flight is at seven

instructed immediately, "Book

bowed respectfully, "Alright. If there's nothing else, I'll

Murray waved him off.

the assistant left, he closed

sweating like hell. Did Mr. Sherwood

off. "Let's not go

7 a.m. to

a hurry must leave

head off to your parent-teacher