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last items and we ’ll go,” she answered dismissively.
    Her last few options consisted of around fifteen pieces. I knew it would still be about half an hour before she was ready. That woman could lose all track of time when she was shopping.  I headed outside for some fresh air. Juggling our bags, I stumbled on the steps, and I felt myself falling forward. I was for sure going to land on my face when strong arms caught me.
    “At least I don ’t have coffee this time.”
    I think I stopped breathing for a few moments when I heard his voice. I already felt the heat creeping into my face. I thought I would never see him again, and when I do, I literally bump into him. Again!
    “Yes, um. Sorry. I promise I’m really not a klutz,” I replied softly. “Thank you for catching me.”
    Seth ’s hand lingered on my waist until I took a step back to collect my fallen bags. I was suddenly very thankful that Macy had forced me to change. I would be sure to thank her later.
    “Well, I wouldn ’t be much of a gentleman if I just stood by and watched you fall,” he replied smoothly.
    My stomach was doing somersaults, and my palms started to feel all sweaty. I didn ’t know what to say, so I stood there waiting for him to say his goodbyes before continuing on to wherever he was headed. The awkward silence stretched on since he didn’t appear to be in a hurry to leave.
    “So, did you manage to get your shirt clean?” I regretted the words the instant they were out of my mouth. Asking about his laundry was just as bad, no, it was worse than asking about the weather.
    “Yes. It’s as good as new,” Seth replied with a soft laugh.
    “That ’s great,” I responded a little too enthusiastically, which only made him laugh more.
    “Has the state of my laundry been keeping you up at night?”
    “Yes. No. I mean, I’m just happy to hear that I didn’t ruin anything.” I felt myself getting flustered and knew I needed to end this disaster before it got any worse. “Well, it was nice to see you again, but I should go check on my friend. Make sure she’s not buying out the place.”
    “Looks like you ’ve already accomplished that,” he countered, glancing down at the numerous bags sitting on the ground.
    “Oh no, these aren ’t all mine…” I answered, feeling the need to explain for some reason.
    A lazy smile spread across Seth ’s face. “What does your friend look like?”
    “Um, light brown skin, with goldish brown hair. Why?”
    “I think she ’s looking at us.”
    Seth took a step back as I turned around to see Macy standing at the top of the stairs.  I don’t remember ever seeing her smile as big as she did when she saw me. She gave Seth a once over from head to toe before giving me a nod of approval.
    “Hi, I ’m Macy, and you must be Lee’s dreamy mystery man,” she said, extending her hand towards him.
    I let out an audible gasp and elbowed her in the side. She looked at me and shrugged, trying to pretend she didn ’t just embarrass me with her statement.
    He looked over at me; the smile on his face grew larger, before turning his attention back to Macy. “Nice to meet you, Macy,” he said, taking her hand. “I ’m Seth.”
    “Seth. Do you have a last name?” she asked while I just stood by saying nothing.
    “Jokobi.”
    “Well, Seth Jokobi, we were heading to have a late lunch or early dinner. Would you care to join us?”
    I shot her another look of disbelief, which she ignored. I silently prayed he would say no, that he was on his way to meet someone or that he had some place to be. Instead he smiled and graciously accepted her impromptu invitation. Seth also insisted on carrying our bags so now he was following us to Macy’s car, which meant I couldn’t fuss at her properly for what she had done.
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    I ’d watched Calida over the last week to get an idea of her schedule and found she led a very basic life. She liked to run, though the times varied based on her job at the