God, why did she arrive early? It seemed like such a good idea at the time.
Sheād be prepared, maybe even relaxed. (Okay, yeah, right.) But now every
notion that made being early seem like a good idea just flew out the window.
Despite all the time she had, Rachael still rushed over to save a table. The
libraryās coffee shop was never too crowded, which was why she was so
enthusiastic about this particular meeting place.Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Her legs jiggle up and down and up as she wrung out her hands.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā It all looks so innocent, and really, it was, but Rach canāt shake this
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā nervousness. Even the book sheās toting around in her bag canāt keep
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā her attention.Ā āOkay,ā she tells herself,Ā āShe should be here in five
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā more minutes.ā Five minutes?! That wasnāt nearly enough time, was it?