Page 101 of Broken Deal

I’m a determined motherfucker, and I’m ready to make the ultimate play—make Sophia Evans, the girl of my dreams, give us a chance.

1 What is the matter with you?

2 Leave me alone.

Lorenzo

How you doin’?

Me

We really have to stop with the Friends references. Do we not know any other shows?

Lorenzo

I won’t have you disrespect my favorite show like that.

Me

It’s my favorite show too! How cool is that?

Lorenzo

So what you’re saying is we’re having a Friends marathon tonight?

Me

I could be convinced…

Lorenzo

I will pick you up at your office.

Me

I haven’t said yes.

Lorenzo

You’re acting as if you don’t miss me.

Me

I don’t.

Lorenzo

You’re cute when you lie. But that’s fine. I won’t be taking no for an answer because I miss you. See? I can accept it.

Lorenzo

I’ll pick you up at 5, Blue.

Istare at my phone screen with a blank expression.

Where the hell did that come from?

The thought of spending time with Lorenzo after everything that’s happened sets a million butterflies loose in my stomach. And the looming realization we’re going to Las Vegas tomorrow makes me queasy, to say the least. The truth is, I’ve missed him. A lot. But I also know we’re supposed to break it off when that’s far from what I want, and I don’t know how to deal with that fact.

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