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After dinner, I hugged Sienna goodbye and went to my room. My mom followed me and sat down on the edge of my bed while I hung up some clothes in my closet.

“Are you okay, Chloe? I can sense something is going on with you. Your chakras are all out of whack.”

I sighed. “I’m fine, Mom. It’s just ever since that night, that total stranger is all I seem to think about. Why can’t I forget about him?” I sat down next to her, clutching a sweater in my hand. “It’s been two months.”

“Well, you said you had amazing sex, right?”

“Yeah.” I smiled. “Totally like nothing I’d ever experienced with a man before.”

“It sounds to me like the two of you had a connection. More than just physical.” She kissed the side of my head. “Try not to think about him anymore, and don’t let your experience deter you from finding the right man. There are others out there. What’s to be fated will be. You know that. I’m teaching yoga tomorrow morning at eight o’clock. Why don’t you come and clear your mind?”

“I can’t. I’m meeting the realtor tomorrow morning, and then I have to get to the gallery.”

“Okay, sweetheart. Don’t deviate from your spiritual well-being. You know how important it is.”

I gave her a small smile as she walked out of the room.

Chapter Seven

Chloe

“Well, what do you think?” Jason, my realtor, asked as we walked around the apartment. “The best part is that it’s within walking distance to the art gallery you’ll be working at.”

“I like it. I like that it’s a brownstone, the apartment is on the second floor, and that it was built in the 1900s. The architecture is so beautiful. Oh, and I like that it’s in my price range.”

“Excellent. Would you like to fill out the renter’s application?” He smiled.

“Yes. When would the apartment be ready to move into?”

“Next week. The owners are anxious because they’re leaving for Italy for six months, so they want this taken care of before they leave.”

“A week is perfect.” I smiled.

The apartment was definitely a lot smaller than my place back in L.A., but this was New York, and the spaces were small. When I stepped inside, I instantly felt at home. It was the kind of place where I could envision myself relaxing after a long day at the gallery.

Jason handed me the rental application, and I filled it out on the spot and handed it to him.

“Perfect.” He grinned. “I’ll get this processed right away and let you know tomorrow. It was a pleasure to meet you, Miss Kane.”

“Thank you, Jason. The pleasure was all mine.”

As I stepped out onto West 82nd Street, I looked down at the tree-lined street. Pulling my phone from my purse, I Facetimed Sienna. Her stressed face appeared on the screen.

“What’s wrong?” I laughed.

“This client is driving me bat shit crazy. He’ll be lucky if I don’t go to his house and murder him in his sleep. Where are you?”

“This is West 82nd Street, where I found an apartment. Look at the brownstone.” I held the phone up.

“Hey, I know that place. A girl that I work with used to live there. So when are you moving in?”

“The realtor is processing the application today, and he’ll let me know tomorrow. If everything is approved, I can move in next week.”

“Woohoo. I’ll help you, and we can have a decorating party.” She smiled.

“Sounds good. Listen, I’m going to head to the gallery now. I’ll talk to you later.”

“Bye, lover.” She kissed the screen.

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