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ticket to see them.”
    “C’mon, Grandma, take a quick shower, put on some makeup, and slip into something hot, because you’re going out.”
    “And what if I refuse?”
    “Then I’ll have to come over and force you. And you know I’ll do it, too!”
    A soft sigh of exasperation fled from Maya’s lips. “You’re not going to leave me alone until I say yes, are you?”
    “Of course not. You know how I am.”
    “Fine, you win, okay? I don’t know what it is about you, but somehow you always convince me to do things I’m not interested in.”
    “It’s called the power of persuasion, honey. Why else do you think I have such a fantastic career in sales?” There was the sound of a house phone ringing in the background, and then Amhara said, “Shoot, my business line is ringing. I’ll pick you up in an hour, okay? See you then!”
    The line clicked as she hung up the phone, and Maya reluctantly got up from the couch. She really wasn’t in the mood to go out and socialize, but she’d had enough experience with broken hearts to know that wallowing in one’s own pity wasn’t the best way to heal. So she was going to make the best of things tonight, and make an effort to actually enjoy herself.
    After taking a shower and doing her hair and makeup, she slipped into a little black dress with spaghetti straps and a sweetheart neckline. It reached midthigh and fit her like a glove. After slipping her feet into a pair of strappy, silver heels, she walked over to the mirror and stood in front of it to evaluate herself. She wasn’t used to seeing herself in club wear, but she had to admit that she looked pretty good. Getting out of the house and socializing would certainly do better for her self-esteem than lying around on the couch all night thinking of Evan.
    After she added a bit of lip gloss to her lips, she switched off the light and left the room. As she was grabbing her jacket, she got a text from Amhara letting her know she was outside waiting in the car, so Maya grabbed her purse and headed out the door, locking it behind her. Once she reached Amhara’s Toyota, she opened the door and slid inside. Then the vehicle pulled away from the curb, heading off into the night.

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    Clubbing with Amhara turned out to be more enjoyable than Maya had expected. They’d spent most of the evening dancing with each other, not for lack of men who were interested, but because they really didn’t feel like being hassled. It was just a fun girls’ night out, an opportunity for them to enjoy each other’s company and catch up on the recent events in their lives. Once they’d tired of the noisy club atmosphere, they decided to leave and head for home. As they were driving along the streets, Amhara suggested that they stop off for some coffee and pie, so they pulled into the parking lot of a little diner not far from Maya’s apartment. It was a place called Ted’s Diner, and had been Maya’s first place of employment as a waitress.
    The interior of the restaurant was small and cozy, and had that casual, laid-back vibe to it. As they settled into a booth, Maya realized how calm and quiet the diner was as opposed to the loud, vibrant atmosphere of Shorty’s Bar and Grill, where she currently worked. She did like working at Shorty’s, and she certainly made better tips, but she had to admit that there was something special about Ted’s.
    After they ordered their coffee and pie, Amhara and Maya chatted a bit, sharing the current events of each of their lives. They only lived twenty minutes away from one another, but were usually too busy with work to hang out as often as they’d like. Their conversation lulled as their food arrived, and they silently enjoyed their cherry pie and coffee. Once their bellies were full, they grabbed the check and headed for the cashier so that they could pay for the meal.
    As they made their way toward the front of the restaurant, Maya noticed a tall man with shoulder length hair and a