Forty Two

FREYA

I was standing at the curb, waiting for a cab to flag down when I heard my name being called. I looked around, but saw no one. I frowned.

Did I mishear?

Worse, it had sounded like Kate's voice.

I was about to flag down an incoming cab, when a fancy car pulled to a stop in front of me. I frowned, taking a step back and then, another. The window of the car rolls down, and I squint into the car.

A breathable laughter escapes my mouth the moment I recognized Kate and Jerry sitting at the back seat of the car. I had no idea they came to the restaurant with a car. I thought they strolled.

" Don't just stand there, sweetheart," Kate said, her amusement obvious in her voice. " Get in, let's drop you off."

I hesitated, but then realizing I had no lie that would be believable to tell them, I just got into the car.

" Where to, Ma'am?" The driver asked.

I bite my lower lip, not sure if I wanted Kate and Jerry to know I stay at a hotel. What would they think of me when they hear that?