Chapter 5 Before Cecilia could state her purpose, two rich guys in suits pushed in, also asking to see Mr. Hall. She quietly moved aside, finally realizing why people joked about the line being miles long. The receptionist, clearly used to such situations, responded with a professional smile, “Mr. Hall’s schedule is fully booked at … Read more
Chapter 4 95% 0 X – +15) The line went quiet for an uncomfortably long pause. Gavin waited with a self–satisfied smirk, fully expecting Cecilia’s enthusiastic response. To his surprise, an unfamiliar woman’s hesitant voice came through, “Mr. Foster? Cecilia forwarded this call to the office line. She didn’t want to be disturbed during work … Read more
Chapter 3 This was Cecilia’s first blind date. To make a good impression, she stopped by her apartment after work–washed her hair, slipped into a soft blue dress, dabbed on just enough makeup to freshen up. With everything ready, she finally stepped out the door. As Cecilia arrived at the café, her phone buzzed with … Read more
Chapter 2 The bathroom was quiet except for the dripping faucet. Gavin toweled off and automatically reached for his clothes, but found nothing on the hook. For years, Cecilia had always hung his clothes there, neatly prepared. Now the bare hook just reminded him she was gone. He hesitated just a moment before heading to … Read more
Chapter 1 By the 7th year with Gavin Foster, Cecilia Jordan was ready to walk down the aisle. She had prepared her wedding dress, just waiting for him to pop the question. They had shared every first, first crush, first kiss, first heartbreak, from college classrooms to office meetings. Somewhere along the way, Cecilia had … Read more