unlucky in love

“I just don’t get how the staff at the newspaper was able to retrieve something personal of mine…” She told her until it dawned on her. This was all -A’s doing. What had she done to them in order for her secret to be out??

Joan looked up to the person talking to her and shrugged her shoulders, “ I guess so.” She said to her before letting an exhale out, “ It’s just a bad day that’s all.” 

“I’ve tried telling her, but she just nags. Don’t get me wrong, I love my girls I do, but I am an adult, I should be allowed to make mistakes. Her name is Xanthe by the way.” 

“Eh, do what you want, that’s my motto. She’ll get over it.”

“Everything. Do you ever think there is more for people like us?”

“To be honest. Not really.”

“Would love it of someone would tell my oldest daughter that.” 

She chuckled, “ I’m surprised my ex hasn’t started hounding me about it. Then again, he shouldn’t.” 

“Exactly. None of his business.”

“Believe me, I know. My daughters both hound me for it.” 

“Sounds like my ex.”

Leah nodded, “ It is, I’ve been trying to cut down on drinking. It’s definitely not working” She chuckled. 

“Huh. Kinda sounds like you’ve got a problem there then.”

“It’s just one of those days. The store was packed, not complaining about that as it’s good, and I barely had any time for myself. I’ve had more than enough drinks tonight.” 

“Well, we all have those days, I guess.” Nikki shrugged. “It’s nice to make time for yourself, even if it’s here.”

“I don’t blame you one bit.” Ezra shook his head a little bit. “Not at all really. It’s like the killer took a vacation over the holiday.”

“Which is very unusual so I’ve been feeling suspicious.”

Alice remained quiet while Nikki made the deal and smiled as they left the guy. “Thanks. You’re a real lifesaver.”

Nikki grinned. “Ah, it’s no big deal. Now. Let’s party.”

“Maybe I’ve been doing some thinking.” 

“About?”

“Should I do something scandalous to help you out?” he teased, moving to take a seat across from her. 

“And if I say yes, what exactly would you be doing?” She chuckled.