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time to waste.”
    â€œOkay, we can set up a time for a home visit and go from there. My secretary said that you wanted me to stop by today, but I’m booked for the remainder of the afternoon. Can we shoot for another day this week?”
    â€œSure,” Theresa said and gave Angel directions to her house.
    â€œBy the way, how did you find out about us?” asked Angel before hanging up.
    â€œOh, I don’t know. I think I came across your Web site or something.” Theresa told her good-bye and quickly hung up the phone.
    Theresa’s rushed good-bye unnerved Angel, especially when she remembered that Guardian Angel’s Web site wasn’t up and running yet.
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    Theresa looked down at a family portrait, rubbing her hand over the picture of her husband. “God, this has to work,” she prayed. Theresa thought Angel King seemed nice enough on the phone, but there was no telling how she’d react if she knew that the woman she’d just agreed to help had spent the last eight years living the life Angel was supposed to have.

Chapter 9
    â€œThe less he remembers about that night, the better.”
    â€” Lawson Kerry
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    â€œThis so-called emergency better be good,” warned Sullivan, barging into Lawson’s living room. Reginell and Kina were seated next to Lawson on the sofa.
    â€œDo you think she would’ve called you if it wasn’t important?” snapped Reginell.
    Sullivan smacked her lips. “What’s your problem?”
    â€œI’m just not in the mood for your mouth today.”
    â€œDid I miss anything?” asked Angel as she breathlessly entered the room. “I would’ve been here sooner, but I got tied up with work.”
    â€œYou’re fine. Have a seat,” instructed Lawson.
    Sullivan looked around the room. “All right, the gang’s all here, so what’s up?”
    Lawson closed her eyes briefly to collect her thoughts. “Something happened today, and I want you all to tell me what you think I should do.”
    â€œGarrett dumped you, didn’t he?” guessed Sullivan. “How many times have I told you that he wasn’t going to let you lead him on forever, Lawson?”
    Lawson shook her head. “We had a little tiff, but that’s not what—”
    â€œWhat did you guys fight about?” questioned Kina.
    â€œI don’t want to talk about it. Garrett isn’t the reason I wanted to see you.”
    Reginell replied, “Well, it’s out there now, so you might as well confess.”
    Lawson relented. “He asked me to marry him after Reggie’s party, but that’s not why I called you over—”
    Angel’s mouth dropped. “Garrett proposed, and you kept this from us for three whole days?”
    â€œYou didn’t even tell me. I’m your sister!” complained Reginell.
    Sullivan inspected Lawson’s hand. “Where is the ring? Or is the diamond too small to be seen with the naked eye?”
    â€œI can’t believe you didn’t say a word about it while we were out Saturday,” said Kina.
    â€œLadies, please !” cut in Lawson. “I’ll fill you in on all the details later. Right now, there’s a more pressing matter at hand.”
    â€œWhat could be more pressing than you getting married?” asked Angel.
    Lawson took a deep breath. “Seeing Namon’s father today.”
    A hush fell over the room. Sullivan’s eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. “You saw Mark? Are you sure it wasn’t just someone who looked like him?”
    Lawson nodded. “It was him. I’m positive.”
    â€œDid he track you down?” quizzed Kina. “Did someone tell him about Namon?”
    â€œNo, I saw him at work. He teaches at North Central. Get this, not only does he teach at the school, but he’s also been assigned as my mentor.”
    â€œGirl, stop!” shrieked