I eyed her, wondering if she was a family member or a bed warmer. She was average height, brown-skinned, and had an hour glass shape. Behind her was an olive-skinned girl with a transparent, lidded container in her hands. “Yes, I am.” I answered, forcing a smile. “My name is Heather, may I help you?”“Not really. I heard my old time friend is in town, so I thought to stop by and say hi to him and his wife.” She’s beamed.“Oh, that’s so thoughtful of you.” I smiled.Leah turned to look at the girl beside her, saying, “This is my assistant, Maya, and we brought you some Biscotti.” “What are those?” I peered at the container.“Oh, I forgot you aren’t Italian. Well, they are cookies suitable for dipping in coffee or wine,” Leah explained. How did she know I liked cookies? Maya smiled, but it didn’t quite reach her eyes. I shrugged it off, guessing she might have had a misunderstanding with her boss. She extended the container to me, and I collected it, expressing gratitude. Maybe I co
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