Page 112 of Hidden Chance

“Sorry to interrupt,” Robby said. “It’s good to see you’re back with us, Jemi.”

“Come in,” Peter said. “I was wondering where you two disappeared to.”

Hannah blushed, and Jemi noticed. “Looks like they were making good use of their time,” she said.

“Actually,” Hannah glared at her playfully. “We’ve got some good news we wanted to share.”

After they explained what Su Su had told them, Jemi held her hand up for Hannah to take.

“I wouldn’t say this to anyone else,” she said when Hannah sat on the edge of the bed. “But it’s the one time I’m glad you disobeyed me.”

“That doesn’t mean it was okay for me to do. We were lucky.”

Jemi shook her head. “I don’t always get things right. I was too focused on getting you out of there alive and not on any kind of mission to stop the militia. You were focused on the bigger picture. Well done. You’d make a good operative.”

“No way. I don’t ever want to do anything like thisagain. Right now, I’m looking forward to a long vacation. And also, it looks like I’ll need to find a new job.”

“Don’t get ahead of yourself,” Robby said. “This one isn’t finished yet. Not until those responsible are arrested.”

“That’s true. And I wouldn’t want to miss that for the world.”

Chapter 28

Hannah lookedthrough the window to the porch where Robby looked uncomfortable as he fiddled with his bowtie.

She went to the door and opened it. “You made it,” she said.

He was tugging at his collar but stopped when he saw her. “Wow. You look amazing.”

She smoothed her hands down the red gown. “It’s not often I get to dress up like this.”

He looked over her shoulder. “I take it you got your back door fixed?”

“Yes, but there are still holes in the wall that need filling.”

“Sorry it’s taking so long.”

“It’s okay. The door was the main thing. As long as I can lock up, that’s all I need.”

“And you’re sleeping okay?”

“You’ve asked me that a million times since we gotback. I’m fine. So, are you ready to go? I don’t want to be late for this.”

“There is one thing before we leave.” He looked somber.

“What? Is something wrong?”

“Yeah.” He pulled her to him and kissed her, then breathed in the smell of her. “I’ve been waiting a long time to do that.”

“We’ve been on four dates this week.”

“Yeah, but it’s the first time I’ve seen you today. I can’t seem to get enough of you.”

“I’m all yours tonight.”

“No, you’re not. I have to share you.”

She smiled and patted his cheek. “At least it’s for a good cause.”

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