Chapter 13

“Nothing? Really?” Tiana’s voice rang in Gen’s ears through her AirPods. “That’s absurd.”

“Is it? I don’t think so. He probably found someone he actually enjoys talking to.” Gen replied simply as she pulled on her shoes, preparing to go home for the day.

“Well, you said you had nice energy.” Tiana was calmer.

“I did. But things change, and people meet other people who may have even better energy, you know.” She stood up, grabbed her bag, pushed the door to the dressing room open, and stepped out.

“I do, but I was so hopeful.”

“You did that to yourself, Ti. I never said anything to make you have such high hopes. The man and I only spoke for a few hours about nothing in particular. I don’t even know his full name.”

“I feel like storming all the way to Eleganza and finding him.”

“It’s beautiful to see you stand up for me, Ti, but that would be too much and wholly unnecessary.” She heard Tiana sigh on the other end of the call. “I’ll be fine. Th