DEMETRIA

Let’s meet. I want to talk to you, Demetria, please —Mark.

That was the message I read that had me questioning, by Marion. I blocked his number, so now he’s texting from another one. He’s not serious; his time has long passed.

Marion, on the other hand, is just nosy. An arrogant man, yes, but one who lingers in places I don’t expect. For a moment, I even forgot he was in the kitchen with me when the message came through. This attraction between us that keeps pulling me into ...