Page 13 of Secret Billionaire

“Do you miss New Zealand?”

“Sometimes, but I’m glad to be back close to family and old friends. I missed it here. I hate the way I left there. …it ended on such a bad note…but at least Julian’s out of my life for good. I’m not sure I’ll ever go back there.”

“Wasn’t Fiji your favorite place in the world anyway? Who needs New Zealand?”

“Second to New Zealand. Didn’t you read my blogs?” she said, laughing as she stood and stretched her arms over her head.

“Every last one of them…Faye LeBlanc. For five years I lived vicariously through you. How pathetic was that?”

Dimpling, Faye said, “That’s what friends are for. Seriously Mads, you are my grounding force in life.”

“Gee, why am I not thrilled with that role?”

Faye swatted at her friend’s arm, “I don’t know what I’d do without you. You keep me sane. Between my crazy family and my crazy ex-boyfriend, you should feel like you’re the lucky one.”

“You make a good point.”

“I’m going to hit the sack. I’m almost afraid to…I don’t want another night of bad dreams… but I have to try, I’ve got a ton to do tomorrow,” Faye said, she covered her mouth as she yawned loudly.

“You can always sleep with your light on… Speaking of work, I wish you’d take a car instead of walking. After what happened in your parking lot, I’d hoped you’d be extra careful.”

“Don’t worry on my account. I’ve been biking instead of walking and I’m carrying pepper spray.”

Maddy rolled her eyes, “Well that’s sure to keep you safe. But it’s better than nothing.”

Faye wiggled her fingers at her friend, “Night. Try to stop in tomorrow.”

“I’ll try. I’m going to sit out here and finish my wine.” She tipped her glass toward Faye. “Here’s to pleasant dreams and no nightmares.”

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