Chapter 36: No Red Carpet?

Our black limo stops outside the cobalt blue office building Finn picked up the baseball tickets from last weekend.

"The party is at your office building?"

"Yeah, the renovations are done. Trey figured it was time to show it off and save us some money on our first annual RDA – Kids in Technology event." Finn shrugs over his answer.

The door facing the street opens and he steps out before reaching a hand back in for me. Jake's pleasant face greets me as I stand on the curb. "Have a wonderful evening, Ms. Adams." My nerves decide to make an appearance and I only tilt my head back in reply. Jake closes the door behind me and I brace for what I'll see when I turn to face the building.

Finn slips his arm through mine and we turn together. I expect to see a red carpet and people taking pictures. Isn't that what happens at big charity events? I've only ever watched these things on television. The front sidewalk is empty and I release the breath and overly happy expression I was forcin