#Chapter 44 - Talking & Connecting

ARTHUR

It was 5:30 p.m., and for once, I could wrap up my business day at a decent hour.

I looked out my office windows from AmeriCapital. It had been a good business day.

I leaned back in my deluxe office chair. I took a moment to breathe deeply and think about how the past few weeks had gone. Not bad overall.

My phone pinged to let me know I had a text. I pulled it out of my pocket and looked at it. It was from Doris.

'I’d like to talk to you about a few things. Do you have time tonight or tomorrow to meet?'

Even though the text should be neutral, it didn’t sound good. When a woman said I want to talk, that was never good.

I paused for a minute. 'Today is better.' Who knew how tomorrow would go?

'Sure, do you want me to come to your apartment?' I texted.

The three dots indicated she was typing. The dots appeared and then disappeared. After a minute, they reappeared again.

'Can we meet at the diner? I’ve barely eaten all day.'

'Of course, and you better take better care of yourself,