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“Bye!” Bailey said, and ended the call as she was laughing. She sat there for a few seconds, the idea of getting in touch with Cristie rolling around in her head. Apparently none of Remi’s clan were going to do it because they believe that ship had sailed. Plus he was no longer really associated with any of them — at least for now.
She opened her laptop and went to her search engine. She typed in ‘Cristie Colter, and smiled as Cristie’s information popped up on her screen. Address, age, possible relations, but no phone number. Bailey kept searching diving deeper, and deeper until she finally happened on a phone number for a diner, that seemed to be right next door to Cristie’s house, if the addresses were any indication. When she researched the diner, she found that Riley and Maia Colter were the owners of the building. “Well, it’s worth a shot,” Bailey said, keying the phone number for the diner into her phone, and pressing the button to send the call.
She waited while the phone rang four times before being picked up. “The Best Bite! How can I help you?”
“Hi, my name is Bailey. I’m trying to contact Cristie Colter. I don’t have her number and was hoping that you might be able to help me.”
“I’m sorry, I can’t give out her number,” the girl said.
“I understand, but would you be able to take my number and pass it on to her if you happen to see her?”
“Uhh, sure. I can take your number, but I can’t guarantee when I’ll see her again.”
“That’s fine. I appreciate any help at all.”
“Alright, give me one second to grab something to write on… okay, I’m ready. Shoot!”
“My name is Bailey. I’m Remi’s ex-girlfriend. I’d really like to speak with her if she wouldn’t mind calling me back. Anytime, at her convenience, doesn’t matter what time.”
“You mind me asking what this is about?”
“Without getting too much into detail, it’s about Remi. There are some things I think she should be aware of,” Bailey said.
“Alright. I’ll give it to her whenever I see her, but I can’t guarantee she’ll call.”
“I understand. I appreciate you taking my number for her regardless. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Bye.”
Bailey ended the call, then made sure that the ringer was all the way up in volume on her phone, plugged it into charge and went to take a shower. She looked back at the phone one last time, feeling like she really hadn’t achieved much of anything. “It’s all I can do right now,” she said to herself before getting in the shower and trying to wash away all the stress she was feeling.
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Julia hung up the phone near the cash register and held a strip of receipt paper out to Cristie. “She said her name is Bailey, and she’s Remi’s ex.”
“Yeah, I know who she is,” Cristie said.
“She said there are some things about Remi that she feels like you should know. Anytime you want to call her would be fine.”
“Thanks, Julia. I appreciate it,” Cristie said.
“You’re welcome. I hope it’s nothing too serious.”
“I don’t think I’ll ever know. I’m not planning on calling.”
“I’m sure that’s fine, too. Only you know what’s best for you,” Julia said.
Cristie nodded and tried to smile, but didn’t do a very good job of it. “I’m going to call it a night. I’ll probably see you tomorrow.”
“I’ll be here bright and early!” Julia said.
Cristie waved to a few regulars as she went out of the front door and crossed the parking lot. She keyed the pass code into the keypad on the gate that separated the parking lot at the diner from the expansive yard surrounding her family home andpaused long enough to make sure that the gate closed securely behind her, then went straight to the house and inside. She let herself in and took the stairs two at a time until she reached the second floor.
“Cristie? Is that you, baby?” Maia called up the stairs.
“Yes! I have a headache. I think I’m going to lie down for a while.”
“You alright?” Maia called.
