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“I don’t know yet. I think I’ll head out and see a few people while I’m here.”

My mom nodded. “Just let me know if you’re eating here tonight, or not.”

I agreed, and my mom left me to my cereal. I was glad. My thoughts were on Mila, and I wanted to sit alone, rather than force myself not to be distracted.

After breakfast, I phoned Mila. I couldn’t hold it in anymore. I couldn’t stop thinking about her, and I needed to see her.

“Can we meet up later today?” I asked, relieved that she’d answered. I’d had more of a chance this time, though.

“I have plans with my parents,” she said. “We’ve been planning this for a while.”

“How about dinner tomorrow night, then?” I asked. I had to talk to her. I had to be in her presence, even if just for a little while.

“I’m working a double shift tomorrow. It’s rough at the hospital, at the moment.”

Was she trying to avoid me?

“How about Wednesday?” she asked. “I have the evening off and no double.”

I smiled. She wasn’t avoiding me. “That works for
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