Chapter Thirty

Jade felt the steady pull of stop-and-go traffic as the Towncar snaked and crawled along the narrow streets of downtown. The stream of brake lights seemed to go on for blocks ahead. She knew it would be a while before they reached the entrance. She blew out a puff of air and tapped her fingernails against the leather seat.

Miguel looked up from his phone. "Everything okay?" 

"Yes," she murmured, never turning towards him. She continued staring out the window, her knee now bouncing as well. She watched the street light turn from yellow to red.

"If you don't stop that, I'm going to tie you up."

Jade blinked and then looked over at him, almost laughing at the words. "What?"

"The fidgeting, it's driving me crazy." He glanced at her knee, which was still bobbing in anticipation.

"Sorry," she stopped, "I'm just a bit nervous." 

His brow creased, "Nervous for the symphony?"

"No, for our first public outing toge