✴ Damien ✴
I watched Scarlett drive away with Emily, the taillights of her car disappeared as they rounded the corner. A soft sigh escaped me as I leaned against my car. The meeting had been productive enough, but the undertones – Karen’s meltdown, Kathy’s absence, and Jonathan’s unwelcome attention toward Scarlett – left me uneasy. Scarlett had handled herself well, as always, but there was a flicker of something in her eyes when Jonathan had cornered her. It was enough to make my blood simmer. The sound of footsteps on the pavement pulled me from my thoughts. Josh appeared, his hands tucked into his coat pockets, a knowing smile on his face.
“Hey, Damien. Got a minute?”
“Sure,” I replied. And as expected, his grin widened.
“So, how do you feel about a double date? Scarlett and Emily
