Starry? Book Blitz
My eyes wander to the one-way window by the prep area, and I let out a gasp, “Oh no!”
Sophie looks at me. “What is it?”
Feeling as if I might be sick, I utter, “He’s here.”
She scoots beside me and looks out the same window that’s our favorite place to people watch. “I can’t believe that man had the nerve to show up here. You told him not to come—didn’t you?”
“Not exactly.” I sigh. “I—I thought he’d change his mind when I ignored his calls and texts.”
“Well, I guess he can’t take a hint. So what are you gonna do?”
“I don’t know.”
“You know if he doesn’t see you soon, he’ll ask someone to come get you. You might as well go ahead and get it over with.”
“But what if Ryan shows up?”
She forces air out of her nose, shooting me a disappointed look. “You didn’t tell him Greg wanted to come see you, did you? Did you think if he showed up, Ryan wouldn’t find out? You’re playing with fire, Bridge.”
Crossing my arms, I pace around the kitchen. “It was hard enough talking on the phone, but in person? I don’t know if I can do it.”
Sophie stops me in the middle of the kitchen. “You don’t have a choice now that he’s here. If you’d called him and told him not to show up, maybe he wouldn’t be here and you wouldn’t be in this predicament.”
“I really don’t need this right now.” Blinking my glassy eyes, I look away.
She reaches for my arms, rubbing them gently. “Oh honey, maybe it’s long overdue. Hopefully he’s here to tell you how bad he feels about the way he ended things and wants to clear the air. Who knows? The man could’ve found his conscience.”
“No, you don’t know this man like I do. He’s not that type.”
“People change, and you’re not going to know unless you go hear him out. Maybe it’ll help give you closure.”
“Hey Bridgette, there’s some guy out front that wants to talk to you,” says Kylee, standing by the kitchen doors. “His name is Greg.”