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Leaving my dark wavy hair down, few pumps of my Coco Mademoiselle perfume and gathered my clutch purse.
         “I’m ready , ” I called out to Kyle. Maybe I can be ready to be with Kyle again. We’ll see how things un fold.
         First , I need my beloved Chad to emerge from his coma.
     

5
    Blake
     
         Entering the famed French Restaurant on Baker Street, I politely declined the offer of the maitre d ’ for assistance. I knew Lucy and Toby were waiting impatiently .
         They’ve been calling and texting like mad for the past ten minutes. I’m late and I didn’t mean to be. But Ivanna took her sweet time while getting ready. Ivanna’s the Nordic beauty from the plane. The woman was uncontainable on the way back from Italy. I obliged her pouty requests. I fucked her twice and the invitation for her to join me and my friends for dinner sprouted out of nowhere. Are you sure it wasn’t because there’s a possibility of her joining us for dinner? Possibly , I just knew I couldn’t go in there defenseless.
         The minute I found their table, Lucy’s eyes bugge re d out. “Lucy, Toby this is my companion for tonight, Ivanna.” Luce and Toby greeted her politely as we took our seats.
         “So Ivanna, tell me—how did you two meet?” Her bright blue eyes were inquisitive as she took a long lengthy sip of her red wine.
         “Oh we met today—I was his stewardess for Italy and he swept me off my feet. It was love at first sight.” Ivanna flashed her winning white smile at me while I paled from her retort.
         Love? What the fuck is this woman on?
         Luce choked on her wine and covered her mouth with the silk napkin as she coughed. She took a sip of water and cleared her throat. “Love at first sight you say? That’ s epic. Congratulations you two! I’m so happy you’ve finally found your one true love , Blake. I knew you’ve been scouring the streets of London to no avail and finally …. here you are—at last.” Her voice dripped with her usual sweetness and a trace of sarcasm. She looked furious .
         “Lucy! ” Toby warned her with a quick glance before returning to Ivanna. “That’s splendid! I’m happy for you both,” he said with his usual charming demeanor.
          “Thank you! Isn’t that great baby? They already like me!” the delusional woman went on. Christ , had I known she was going to rant like a rambling floozy, I wouldn’t have invited her. But now, I’m stuck with her for the rest of the night while Lucy ’s eyes throw daggers at me.
         “L et’s order, shall we ? ” I distracted myself with the menu as they discussed what to order.
         When dinner was served, we spoke about Chad and the business world. The whole time Ivanna was compliant and k ept touching my thigh which never failed to distract my attention and it made me halt a few times mid sentence . Lucy’s laser eyes saw where her hand kept reaching out and I reddened under her scrutiny.
         Thank god she kept her opinion s to herself without making snide remarks. Lucy’s a sweet girl but try crossing her and it ’ s game over. Her attention kept diverting back to her phone and she would smile once in awhile whilst reading the messages .
         “Why are you smiling like that, who are you talking to?” Toby asked her.
         Her vibrating phone became a nuisance.
         “Oh, I just found out about this new fave band that I love. They’re playing tonight. We’re going there after we’re finished to enjoy live music and company . Do you two lovebirds want to come and join us?” she asked sweetly.
         “Sure, count us in.” Ivanna gave me a quick peck on the cheek. “This is going to be a fun night!” she c r oo n ed with her think accent. Christ , can she be any more annoying? I hate being fondled in front of an audience.
         “Sounds …. lovely , ” Luce murmured drily .
         After dinner, I had