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flushed. She hadn’t mentioned a guy before today. She talked about her family, friends and plans she had going on, but she never spoke of a love interest.
    “That’s great, Sheri. Why haven’t you mentioned him?”
    “I don’t know, the timing, um…just didn’t seem right. Besides, I don’t want to speak too soon. Although, I have to say this guy is different from anyone else I’ve dated. We just click and the only thing that makes me nervous is it’s moving pretty fast.”
    “That’s great! I don’t want to assume anything, but if you’re not talking about him because you’re worried about me, please stop. I want to hear about your dating life, and I promise you I would be more hurt if you didn’t talk about him. I’ve never seen this side of you, so I think you need to see where it goes. Are you going out for dinner tonight?”
    “We’re meeting at Dec, for appetizers and cocktails and not sure where we’re going from there.”
    “Does he have a name and what time does his meeting start tomorrow?”
    “Yes.” Sheri laughed. “Adam. And I’m not sure.”
    “As long as you’re caught up on everything, why don’t you come in late tomorrow?”
    “That’s okay. I’ll be in on time.”
    “Nope. I don’t want you in here before his meeting starts. Take the time to enjoy life. The weather should be beautiful tomorrow, so take advantage of it before winter is here. Go to breakfast and show him the city.”
    Sheri smiled. “Okay, if you’re sure it’s fine.”
    “I insist. Now, get out of here.”
    Maddie hated that people around her were adjusting their lives to be sure it didn’t affect her. She felt guilty, but at the same time she was touched that people were concerned about her. She imagined it was difficult for people to believe her wedding had been called off only two months before the date. She and George had been together for almost four years and everyone in her professional life knew her as part of a couple. Maddie had taken the last ten months of her life to make every detail perfect. Even she could not believe it was over.

Chapter 8
    M addie still wished the night before had been a nightmare. Although she had enjoyed the time she spent with Todd, the incident with George was too much for her to comprehend. She had to put it behind her for now, so she could focus on the weekend. A few of the girls were staying at her place that night. Friday and Saturday night they were all going to cram into Maddie’s place. She had not seen many of the girls since her wedding had been called off and was hoping it did not have to be a topic of conversation.
    The girls were taking the train from the airport, so she just had to get home in time to let them in. Maddie knew Molly would not be happy until she got details about last night, so she was glad to have her arrive before everyone else. Molly came bouncing into Maddie’s place.
    “So, how was last night?”
    “Well, you are not going to believe this. George showed up again! Can you believe this guy? How the hell did he know I was going to be at that event? It’s starting to get weird. I mean, can it really be just a coincidence? This is a big city and I was at an event for doctors last night!” Maddie could hear her voice starting to rise, and she tried to get ahold of her emotions.
    “I don’t understand how that’s possible.” Molly placed her hand on Maddie’s. “What did he do?”
    “He was so mad and started yelling at me on the dance floor in front of Todd. I’m sure other people nearby heard the entire thing. I ran for the exit as fast as I could, so it wouldn’t ruin Todd’s event. I didn’t know what else to do.”
    “I’m so sorry he did that to you.”
    “What I really can’t figure out is how the hell he knew Todd was Lola’s doctor. How would he know that?”
    “I don’t know. Does he still talk to your brother or Lola?”
    “I can’t imagine Scott allowing that. I think it’s safe to say he hates the