Page 40 of A Second Chance At Forever

“Hey, stranger. It’s been a long time.” I stood and moved in for a hug hoping he didn’t notice how badly I was shaking.

“We need to talk,” Mason whispered in my ear.

I pulled away but couldn’t look in his eyes. “Well, actually I was just getting ready to head out. Wish I could stay and have a drink with you two, but my friend is waiting on me outside.” I quickly grabbed my bag and started to walk away.

“Lennox,” Mason called after me.

I turned but didn’t say anything.

Nicole looked from me to Mason, wondering what he was going to say.

“I hope we can meet up again.” He looked into my eyes, pleading with me to understand the meaning behind that message.

“I don’t know. I don’t know how long I’m going to be here,” I nodded and plastered on that fake smile I had perfected over the years. “Maybe.” I turned around and made my way through the door before he could see the tears that were threatening to fall.

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