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Chapter Seven

Annie

I plop down on the king-size bed and stare up at the ceiling. The room isn't all that bad, but it's sure not the warm, cozy cabin I was so looking forward to.

The check-in attendant enthusiastically pointed out that my room came with many features, including a horseshoe-shaped couch directly in front of a set of windows overlooking a view of the lake and that I had a choice in which bathroom I wanted to use. I'd never heard of a hotel room having more than one bathroom, until she explained that one was designed for a woman, complete with a tub and make-up area, while the other was more standard, with a walk-in stand-up shower. I was simply too tired to tell her I was fine with either.

I roll over and pull my phone from my purse since I promised Madi I'd let her know as soon as I got checked in. I let it ring several times and when she doesn't pick up, I leave her a quick voicemail. I finish by saying I'm headed downstairs to grab a bite to eat and I'll probably turn in as soon as I get back.

I slip into a pair of sneakers then run a brush through my tangled hair. The wind had sure done a number on it today and I wince each time the bristles gets stuck in one of the knots. Rather than fight with it even more, I pull it up into a loose ponytail while a couple of the shorter pieces frame the sides of my face. I grab a light jacket, along with my purse and room card and head out the door to the elevator.

Surprisingly, the elevator doesn't stop on it's descent from the twenty-eighth floor all the way down to the lobby. My ears pop a time or two from the change in altitude, a strange feeling I'm not accustomed to having.

I follow the signs for the café Brent had mentioned and offer a warm smile to the hostess. As she walks me over to one of the tables against the far wall, I can't help noticing how quiet it is, considering it's really not all that late. I scan the menu, even though I'm pretty certain I'm ordering the potato soup. At the last minute, I have the waitress add on a side order of cheese sticks. I know it's an unusual combination but having gone most all day without anything to eat, this will definitely get me through the night.

My food arrives pretty quickly and I immediately dip one of the cheese sticks into the rich, hearty marinara sauce. It's crazy hot, but oh so delicious. Just as I'm getting ready to take another bite, my gaze lands on the gentleman standing in line at the front counter.

Brent!

My cheeks instantly flush and I turn my head just as he looks over at me. It's not in my nature to be rude, so I wave to him, all the while praying he doesn't come over. Who am I kidding? Of course, I'd like him to come over…after I've changed clothes and fixed my hair. He's going to think I look an absolute mess.

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