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bike, snowmobile, or go-cart, Ryan and Kyle had made sure I knew how to ride them all, and they had even taught me the right way to do a burnout. My childhood days had been the start of a true love affair with engines and the power they held.
    I opened the driver’s side door and slid into my seat before turning over the ignition. The thrumming noise of the motor filled my ears. I pulled out my phone to send Gail a quick text before I left.
I’m on my way! Better have your shopping game on. ;)
    Her reply was instant.
Late as usual. LOL. Hurry up! ;-)
    I slipped the gearshift into reverse and backed out of the garage. I grinned as I thought about how Gail knew me so well. Other than work, I always seemed to be at least a few minutes late getting out the door. I viewed it as a curse. No matter what time I started getting ready, I would always be late.
    Luckily, it was only a five-minute drive to Starbucks.
    Gail looked quite cozy in her car with her seat slightly tipped back, and her legs propped up in front of her. I could see the light coming from her e-reader through her window as I parked into the vacant spot next to her BMW. I turned off my car and grabbed my purse before exiting. Gail stepped out of her car with her Kindle and Coach bag in hand.
    “Girl, when do you not have that Kindle in your hand?” I said teasingly while shaking my head. “And who reads in a parking lot?”
    “Oh, shove it!” She snorted. “Just because you haven’t picked up a book since college doesn’t mean the rest of us normal people don’t enjoy reading all the time.” She smirked playfully, tucking the device in her bag.
    The two of us started walking across the parking lot toward Starbucks.
    “I do read,” I retorted while opening the door. “In fact, I read Lily’s book just a few weeks ago, and I loved it.”
    “I read it, too! God, that girl had me in tears one minute and on the edge of my seat in the next,” Gail replied, shaking her head. “I can’t wait for the next book in her series.”
    “Me, too,” I responded genuinely. I had not had much time to read with my hectic schedule, but I really did enjoy a good book here and there. Reading was a great way to escape the stress of my job.
    After ordering our lattes, we took a corner seat near a window for some privacy.
    “So, speaking of Lily, have you heard from them at all?” Gail asked.
    “Yeah, Lily texted me right after you did this afternoon. She said they were getting ready to board the plane.” I took a sip of my vanilla cream latte that tasted divine.
    “Oh, man, I bet Kauai is so warm right now. I hope they have a great time.” Gail smiled.
    “Me, too. I’m so happy for them,” I said while returning her smile.
    “So, how was the wedding?” she asked. “I bet the lake was gorgeous on Saturday.”
    “It was very beautiful.” I smiled affectionately at the memory. “It was small and intimate, definitely their style.”
    I felt a little guilty that Gail had not been invited to attend. However, Lily had only met her a few times, so it was perfectly understandable.
    “I’m so happy the weather turned out nice for them. So, did you meet any hot and sexy hunks there?” she teased with one brow raised.
    My body betrayed me, letting out a dreamy sigh.
    Gail immediately pounced. “Oh, that sounds very interesting. Do tell.”
    Damn .
    Gail would never let me out of telling her now. She had crazy super powers to pull the words right out of me. She had done it to me many, many times over the years of our friendship. So, I was pretty much always pouring my feelings out to her.
    “Okay, okay,” I huffed jokingly, earning a grin from her. “So, I met Lily’s oldest cousin, Jason, last night. Holy hell, the man is fine.”
    “Oh,” she purred. “Did you flirt your little heart out?” She took another sip of her drink.
    I stared down at mine, wishing it were that easy. Then, I glanced back up at her. “Of course not. He is the very same cousin who