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her in surprise because she had never asked me that before.
    “Why are you asking me that?”
    “I don’t know. Addison’s mom started seeing someone and Addison really likes him. I just want you to know that I wouldn’t mind if you started seeing someone.”
    It felt like a hurricane ripped through me when she said that. The thought of dating terrified me and it was something I hadn’t even thought of since Brett. He was the love of my life and I couldn’t see anyone ever replacing him.
    “I haven’t met anyone worth dating, I guess,” I spoke as I stared into her baby blue eyes.
    “I don’t think you try.”
    “That’s because you’re all I need.” I smiled.
    “Maybe you should try a dating site. That’s where Addison’s mom met her boyfriend.”
    I was floored at this conversation my seven-year-old daughter was having with me.
    “Okay. Enough talk about that. Let’s start eating our dinner so we can be home in time for when Auntie Stella comes over.”

Chapter four
    Lorelei
    As soon as we arrived home, Hope climbed into the bathtub while I cleaned up the kitchen from breakfast. Stella had a key and let herself in.
    “Hello there.” She smiled. “I hope you still have that bottle of wine we opened the other night because I need a drink.”
    I smiled. “It’s in the fridge.”
    I reached in the cabinet and took down the only two wine glasses I had while Stella grabbed the bottle of wine from the refrigerator.
    “Did you call Sutton Magazine today?” she asked as she poured the wine.
    “I did more than that. I got the job!” I shrieked.
    “What?! Oh my God, congratulations!” She hugged me.
    “Thank you. I start tomorrow.”
    “Wow. That was fast. Did you bat those pretty blue eyes at him or something?”
    “I didn’t meet Mr. Sutton. I only met with the human resources manager and he hired me on the spot.”
    “That is awesome. Did you tell Hope yet?”
    “Yes. We talked about it over pizza and she’s excited.”
    Hope came running into the room and hugged Stella. “Auntie Stella!”
    “Hey, Hopester. How’s my darling doll?”
    “I’m good. Did my mom tell you she got a job today?”
    “She sure did. I’m so happy for her.”
    “Me too!” Hope exclaimed. “I’ll talk to you later. I have homework to do.”
    “Okay, you little brainiac.” Stella patted her on the butt.
    We took our wine and sat down on the couch.
    “I’ve heard Jack Sutton is a total asshole and very hard to work for. Are you sure you can handle it?” she asked with concern.
    “I can handle Mr. Sutton. What I can’t handle is my seven-year-old daughter telling me to join a dating site to meet a man.”
    “What?” Stella laughed.
    “Apparently, her friend Addison’s mom met this guy on a dating site and Addison really likes him.”
    Stella shrugged. “Maybe Hope has a point. You haven’t been on a date since Charlie, and that was over three years ago.”
    “It was one time and you forced me to go out with him. It wasn’t even a date and I wouldn’t have bothered if you didn’t keep hounding me.”
    “He was a nice guy.”
    “He was gay!”
    “Well, I didn’t know that at the time.” She smirked.
    We finished our glasses of wine and Stella had to leave. She was meeting Sebastian for a late dinner.
    “Hope, Auntie Stella is leaving,” I yelled from the living room.
    She came running out of her room and gave Stella a hug goodbye.
    “See you later, alligator.” Stella smiled as she held up her fist.
    “After a while, crocodile.” Hope fist bumped her. It was their thing that always made me smile.
    I thanked Stella for coming over, and as I walked her to the door, I gave her a hug.
    “You better call me tomorrow and let me know how your first day went. I’m dying to hear all about Mr. Asshole Sutton.”
    I laughed. “I will.”
    ****
    Jack
    I awoke with a good feeling. Today I had a new PA and I couldn’t be happier. First thing on the agenda was condoms. I hoped she wouldn’t be