Page 59 of The Fake Out Flex

Me: I'm actually busy dealing with the major catastrophe that is entirely YOUR FAULT!

Levi: Ah. So you've heard. But how is Fraser holding you in the water my fault?

Levi: You know what? Never mind. I don't want to know the inner workings of your mind on that one.

Levi: I'm reaching out because I was hoping the news hadn't reached you yet.

Me: Comfort Bay's courier pigeons do a remarkable job of bringing information to us from the big cities these days.

Levi: Okay. Sarcasm. So you're on to the second stage of dealing with a PR crisis.

Levi: Now, you know me, I don't like to meddle in your life…

Levi: But I can help.

Me: I don't need your help.

Levi: Denial. Stage three. Wow. You're moving through it fast. Way to go, sis!

Me: It's a good thing you're not here right now otherwise I would wrap my fingers around your neck and THROTTLE YOU.

Levi: Stage four. Anger. This is good. Healthy. Get it out, Evie. Get it all out of your system.

Argh! He is frustrating me so much right now, I want to scream.

Me: What do you want, Levi?

Levi: Ah. We've reached the final stage. Acceptance.

I shake my head, fuming at the mess he's caused.

I'm about to tap out a message telling him I don't have time for this when a strange voice from behind me asks, "Ms. Freeman?"

I spin in my chair, the Snickers Bar I'd been chewing falling out of my mouth, because there isn't one flower delivery person standing there.

Not two.

Not even three.

But four.

Four flower delivery men are holding bouquets of what must be at least a few dozen yellow roses in their arms.

Another text comes through.

Levi: I've spoken to Fraser, and he feels terrible about this.

"So I gather," I mutter to myself.

"Where would you like these, Ms. Freeman?"

"Um, over there." I point to a spare desk nearby.

The men leave the flowers on the desk, and when the flowers don't all fit, they place the leftovers on the floor around the desk.

Me: Please tell Fraser thank you for the flowers and that this isn't his fault.

Levi: He bought you flowers?

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