==8 44 8==

"Here's your cut on the last one," I say to a surprised Esmerelda, handing her $5. "And the next one is all yours."

I retrieve Head Four. "Aro, why don't you follow me?"

Our conference takes all of five seconds; there are fewer than twenty hairs in question. I plant him with Esme just as my phone buzzes.

I lock myself in the bathroom and open his text.

Bella, are you free this Friday night? –Edward

E- Yes, off work at 6. ~B

And not due in till noon on Saturday!

Great! I'll call you Thurs to firm up plans.


A/N: Leaving the last chapter for tomorrow! ~BOH