A Scene Straight Out Of A Romcom

Was that why she agreed to wear them despite complaining about the chafing? She had looked so excited, her eyes shining with anticipation. She’d suggested the mall, the park, even an ice skating rink. She had really, really wanted to go on a date with him. But what about him? When she was getting herself all prettied up, all he thought of was the look on Gideon’s face when he saw Kira. Austyn had picked out the little black dress because its low collar would put the hickeys on her clavicles on full display. The plan was hatched when he heard Gideon’s call to Kira during dinner last night. Kira was right; he had used her. He was hoping to goad Gideon into losing his temper, into throwing the first punch. Then Kira, who always sided with the victim, would turn against Gideon. But Gideon didn’t rise to the bait. Not at first. Austyn’s plan achieved nothing except getting Kira mad at him. He got back into the Hummer and started the engine. The car left the hospital compound. He saw Kira wa