Page 14 of Fight
Chapter 5
Iwas on my way out the door for work the next morning when my PCD rang.I blindly pulled it out of my bag and answered without bothering to check the screen.
"Hello?"I started down the stairs.
"Nickie, I didn't wake you, did I?"Alexis asked, on the other end of the line.
"No.Actually, I'm on my way out.I'm headed into work."
"Good.I didn't want to wake you, but I wanted to let you know.Hank talked to Lauren a couple of days ago.He told her that you thought you could shift her, if she wanted to try.She gave him her decision last night."
"And?"I was glad to hear from her, but I continued out to the parking lot while we spoke, otherwise I'd be late.
"She's decided not to try."Alexis said matter-of-factly."She said she's happy with her life and sees no need to change it, at least not right now.She said she might change her mind if one of her kids happens to shift, but the chances of that, are slim."
"I thought that would be her decision, especially after watching her with her family the other night."
"You don't mind?"
"No.Though I'll admit, I'd kinda like to know if what's keeping her from shifting is the same thing that kept Devon from shifting, or if it's something else."
"Me too, but I'm sure the opportunity will arise, eventually, with someone."
"You're right."I sighed, as I thumbed the lock on my car door."In the meantime, I've got to get to work.I'll catch you later?"I waited in the driver's seat, not wanting to drive while talking.
"Sure, I just wanted to let you know what she'd decided."
"Thanks, I appreciate it."I hung up, dropped the device in the top of my purse, and started the car.
That afternoon, a delivery girl from a local florist came into the office carrying a large vase of flowers.She stopped in front of my desk.
"I'm looking for a Nickie Daniels?"She asked.
"That's me."
"These are for you."She set the vase down on one corner of the desk.
I stood and looked through the beautiful arrangement of roses and carnations for a card.Unable to find one, I turned back to her and asked."Does it say who sent them?"
She checked the small device she kept in a holster on one hip."Nope, just to deliver them to you."
"Hmm, how odd.Do you need a signature?"I asked.
"Nope, I'm good."She turned and headed for the door.
"Thanks!"I called as she stepped out the door.I looked through the explosion of colorful blooms again, but there was no card to be found. I sat back down in my chair, confused.Who would spend the kind of money it costs to have flowers delivered without including a card or a note?
I reached for my PCD and quickly dialed Devon's number.
He picked up after a couple of rings."Hey, babe.What's up?"
"You didn't have anything delivered to my office today, did you?"
"Um, no.Why?"He sounded curious.
"Because I just got a big vase full of flowers, and there's no card."
"That's strange.Do you have any idea who they could be from?"
