Love in the Limelight

Chapter 14

Astrid and Gracie left the restaurant after dinner, first as the night was starting to kick in They strolled down the sidewalk, belting out tunes and turning heads.

That’s because Astrid’s singing skills were a bit rough around the edges Her singing voice could be described as a painful wall

Just as Astrid was hitting her stride, her phone buzzed with a text. She checked it out

A message from an unknown number, [“Astrid, tomorrow night at 7. it’s your engagement party with the young thaster of the Fortner family Time to pay back what you owe us!“]

Astrid’s smile faze on her face Even without a signature, she knew this was from Sandra

After a moment of silence, Astrid replied, “What if I don’t show up?]

list, and your name’s on it if

dream come true for many. I fought for this

on her one day She

in for a disappointment

a fight. Did Sandro really think she could bully Astrid into submission

got home Astnd watched her go inside, then turned to head

Herself.

was brewing. Just as Astrid reached her apartment complex, she saw a fire truck pull In. Before she could make out whose house was on fire,

her dog

over and gripped her hand tightly, crying out, “Thank God, Astild, you

didn’t catch, She went around the building and saw

to go home and figure out who was messing with her, but now, everything

“Officer, it’s her! She rented my place and now it’s on fire. She

her neighbor, my place got damaged too. She has to