Yeah, it’s much preferable to meet with Valerie when she’s in a good mood. “That’s excellent. It’s been go, go, go for me all day. I’ll take this opportunity to grab a bite to eat. I’ll stop by for a quick sandwich and a coffee in your neighborhood.” With only a few hours of sleep in my system, I could use a jolt of caffeine to keep me going for the rest of the day. “Once I feel human again, I’ll make my way to your office.” I chuckle.
“Brilliant. I’ll see you soon, Ethan.”
“Indeed you will,” I say, hanging up the call.
“It shouldn’t be much longer now, sir,” the taxi driver announces, meeting my eyes in the rearview mirror.
“Actually, dear friend, I have more time than I thought. Why don’t you leave me on the corner here?” I say, pointing in front of me. “I’ll just walk up to a sandwich shop I particularly fancy for lunch.”
“As you wish, sir.”
The taxi driver pulls to the left and, after paying my fare and tip, I hop out. I open my umbrella, pull up my collar to shelter my neck from the wind and start strolling towards the eatery. I barely have time to take a few steps before my phone rings again. At first I think it’s Valerie calling me back, but when I see the name flashing across my screen, I grin wide. “Xander, what’s up?”
“I’m having one of those days. It’s only a quarter past two and I could use a stiff drink.” He lets out a long exhale. His stress level seems to be as high as mine.
“I can certainly sympathize.”
“Are you in between meetings?” he asks.
“Yes and no.” I quickly share my nightmarish traffic story with my best friend. “I’m on my way to the Cheese Meltdown for one of their colossal and complicated grilled cheese sandwiches and a giant cup of coffee, of course. I’m famished and I need a boost of energy,” I explain as I turn right at the first street.
“That sounds like a perfect plan. If I weren’t on the other side of the city, I’d seriously consider joining you.”
“I’d welcome the company.” I take another right and keep strutting leisurely. At this point I’m excited because I’m only a few feet away from sinking my teeth into a delicious meal. “Here I was complaining about the traffic, when in fact it’s awarded me a much-needed break,” I exclaim when I see the distinctive signage ahead of me. I tilt the umbrella forward to keep the rain at bay.
“On a different note, I wanted to let you know that I made reservations at Bocca di Lupo for eight-thirty tonight. Why waste time going back home? Let’s just meet at the restaurant. I’m going to need a drink—okay, more like three in a row—and a hearty meal to help me forget this hectic day.”
“I like the way you think. I’ll use any excuse to avoid being trapped in any more of this horrendous—” Sensing that I’m only a few doors down, I lift my umbrella so I can see in front of me and in that moment, my entire world turns upside down. I stop dead in my tracks with the phone still glued to my ear and my mouth gaping wide.
“Ethan?” Xander calls. I know I should answer him, but I can’t. My mind is racing at the speed of light trying to put two and two together. I blink a few times, unable to believe my own two eyes. Jesus. If I were in the desert, I’d be willing to accept the fact that I’m witnessing a mirage. I know it’s wishful thinking on my part because I’m surrounded by tall buildings and cement instead of sand and century-old ruins. Not to mention that the honking of horns is a constant reminder that I’m in London and not Cairo, Egypt. “Ethan? Are you still there?” Xander asks again. This time his voice is more pressing. As the person standing in front of me waves my way, I know that the sinking feeling at the pit of my stomach is real.
“No bloody way,” I finally manage to say. It’s only three words, but I can’t offer more.
“What are you talking about, Ethan?”
“I can’t believe this,” I whisper.
“You’re not making any fucking sense, mate. What’s gotten you so distracted? Did something happen? Is there an accident?” Xander asks on the other side.
“Ethan?” The person with an inviting smile calls my name. Now it’s impossible for me to pretend that I’m sleepwalking.
“Adele?” I know it’s futile to ask the question since I recognize her. She hasn’t changed. Not one bit.
“What? Adele? As in our ex Adele? She’s there? She’s standing in front of you? Are you fucking kidding me?” Xander is firing questions at me, but there’s no way I can answer them. “She shows up after—”
“Let me call you back, mate.”
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