KROSS

I frequented Sade's company, which I knew people would notice, and they did.

I knew they did because people always notice when someone changes their pattern, and I just did mine. My car is parked in front of Sade’s building more than once a week. My name appeared on her visitor log too often to be a coincidence. Staff whispered when I passed through the halls, as if they were watching a story unfold instead of minding their business and working their jobs.

Cynthia noticed ...