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19: Letting Me In

Author: Gold Writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-25 07:26:37

BROOKS

I was shutting down my laptop, stretching my neck from side to side when my phone buzzed beside me on the desk. I didn’t think much of it until I saw the name lighting up the screen.

Zade

Rehearsing with the band today. You should come by. I’ll send you the location.

I blinked at the message. Then blinked again.

There it was—simple, direct, and very him. No emojis, no fluff, just Zade.

I don’t know what surprised me more: that he remembered to tell me, or that he actually wanted me there. A small smile pulled at the corner of my lips before I could help it.

I texted back quickly.

Me: I’ll be there. Send it.

And not even a second later, the pinned location popped up on my screen.

I was still staring at the message, still oddly warm from the inside out, when Betty popped her head into my office.

“You’re smiling,” she said, stepping in and eyeing me with mock suspicion. “Who’s got you smiling like a teenager with a secret crush?”

“It’s nothing.” I said, rolling my eyes at her. “Za
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