Page 15 of Until He Confesses

“Will I ever get to know why you chose to never take me seriously?” I found myself saying.

At this, she wrenched her arm from my grasp and glared into my eyes.

“That was the past,” she said. “And I want to leave it where it is. It has nothing to do with the present.”

“Sure,” I smiled and watched as she walked away once again without looking back.

5

CALLIE

Me: If I could I would jump out of this airplane right now.

I sent the message and stared out of the window, and it didn’t take too long before Anna’s reply came in.

It was a series of photos that showed how much fun she was having in the well-lit restaurant.

Anna: Make sure to jump and land precisely at our table! I’ll save a drink for you.

I couldn’t help my smile at how foolish she sounded.

And then I sighed, but before I could reply her next text came through.

Anna: What’s wrong? I thought you were excited about this trip.

Me: I was, but you won’t believe who the client is.

Anna: Oh my God! A celebrity?

I rolled my eyes because I was never that lucky.

Me: Nope. More like a ghost from my past.

Her response came in too quickly.

Anna: Oh, he who shall not be named?!

My eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets.

Me: How is he your first guess??

Anna: He’s the only ghost that can afford to fly in a private jet.

I glanced back at my ghost and watched as he typed on his phone. With a groan, I typed back.

Me: You knew he was loaded?

Anna: Yeah, you didn’t?

Me: Why the hell would I?

I was curious how she knew but refused to ask.

Anna: I don’t know! I thought you just didn’t want to talk about it. I know how hard it was for you to get over him. I can’t believe he’s flying around in private jets. Jesus, Callie.

My irritation flared.

Me: What the fuck is that suppose to mean?

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