Chapter 16 Lunch with Henry

I strolled down the road, leaving Darius's house behind, my mind spinning like a tornado. Disappointment washed over me as I realized he didn't want the real me. Apparently, I was just a pawn in his grand business scheme. Well, well, well, Mr Darius Graves, you played your cards, but guess what? I've got a few conditions of my own. If I were to go along with this crazy plan, my requirements would be absolutely paramount, darling. I downed the last of my coffee, hailed a taxi, and off I went, headed for home sweet home.

It wasn't until I plopped down in the taxi that I noticed the shiny ring still adorning my finger. Oopsie daisy! I had meant to return it to Darius, but hey, maybe this was a sign. A sign that I should do a little moonlight disappearing act, change my name again, and vanish into thin air. I've pulled off vanishing acts before, and I could certainly do it again.

During the rest of the cab ride, I let my imagination run wild, envisioning the fabulous places I could go if