It took a week to plan. The idea had been brewing in Hope's mind since the day in the conference room. Daniel had convinced her of how he felt about her, and she had no doubt as to the intensity of his feelings. And she was not going to allow him to have any doubts about hers. "Hey God!" Agnes exclaimed from beside her. "This is what they call risking it all. Are you sure we should go through with it?" "We?" Hope asked, amused. "I'm …
Chapter 18 – The Only One
The next morning, with her eyes swollen from crying, Hope considered calling in sick and spending the whole day in bed, but she didn't want her mother hovering and asking questions, specifically, questions about Daniel, so she steeled herself and prepared for work. Trying to keep her face from betraying her feelings was the hardest thing she'd ever done. Her insides felt shattered. Thinking about Daniel wrecked her heart and yet, she couldn't …
Chapter 17 – The Only One
“You guys are making me really really aware of the fact that I’m single,” Briggs said, glaring at Hope and Daniel. Daniel had been whispering something in Hope’s ear, making her giggle. He turned to Briggs, who was seated across the table from them. “It’s not my fault you’re single. Why don’t you do something about it?” Briggs laughed. He was handsome, with a friendly personality and dimples. “Nah,” he shook his head. “I’m too young and …
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