Astrid waited for two days before she decided to call Robin. Before then, she'd called her best friend, Olivia and had relayed everything to her.

"I think you should call him and hear whatever proposal he has for you. Who knows, it might be a good one." She'd suggested it to her.

She'd taken the girl's suggestions and had called him the next day. He was so glad to hear from her and scheduled all his appointments, so they could have lunch that day.

She called in sick from ...