Page 7 of Click of Fate

I texted her on my way out of HEA and asked what she had planned tonight. I’m not about to go out for the night if she needs me. Truthfully, besides monthly girls’ nights and occasional dinners out with the girls, I haven’t really gone out much in the six months I’ve been here.

I reach my car and get in before pulling out my phone to reply.

Me:

I just talked to Hazel. She told me all about it. How exciting!

I’m gonna go out tonight.

Harper responds immediately.

With…

Me, myself, and I

Really? No wing women?

The only single women I have in my life right now are going to Disney on Ice tonight….

Facts.

So does this mean you’re on the prowl?

Ew.

Harper: Searching for a tall drink of water?

Stop.

Looking for a situationship?

Absolutely not.

Hoping to get bibbidi-bobbidi-boo’d?

Blocked.

Thirst-trapping?

I’m done with this conversation.

Hitting the streets in search of your one-night prince?

I will actually call Mom.

Relax. Just trying to help you manifest a man.

Manifest your silence.

I toss my phone in the seat next to me and start my car. I hear the beeps to her replies, but I’m ignoring her. I’ve always loved my sister, but damn, she annoys me sometimes.

I need to get her to go out to a bar with me. If anyone needs a good lay, it’s her. She says she’s not ready to start dating, and I’m not exactly suggesting she should, heck, I think she’d be smart to not get into anything serious—for her sake and Lilly’s. I know she’s going to fall in love again someday. But that someday isn’t today. Or tomorrow.

I fear she’s going to follow in my father’s footsteps. The only reason she hasn’t gotten into a new relationship yet is because she’s been holding out hope that the deadbeat baby daddy, Ryan, will finally decide he wants to be part of their lives. But that isn’t happening. And now that she has finally realized that, I think she will start looking for love.

Again.

Love is a short-term illusion. Some people buy into it, some of us know better.

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