Same Time Next Week (Ch 60)

Today, everything was different and upside down. She was not in Orlando and not in class and she wouldn’t be skipping off to a job she rather enjoyed. And Jackson was gone.

"So, I’ll arrange a meeting and draw up the papers. I’ll give you a call when things are confirmed.”

Robin scribbled notes and talked at the same time, her pen scratching along the surface of the paper. It was the sound of accomplishment. At least Shelby hoped.

"Will you be in town?"

Shelby nodded, her lips pressed together, reserving any joy or merriment until things were final. As plush as Robin’s working space was now, it was still the last place she wanted to be. She was usually in class, then would head straight to Antigua to open at noon, work until dinner, then go out with her friends. In between, she’d think about Jackson and their latest date.

Today, everything was different and upside down. She was not in Orlando and not in class and she wouldn’t be skipping off to a job she rather enjoyed. There was no date to reminisce about.

And Jackson was gone.