A Woman’s Instinct

I did the only thing I could—offer her a shoulder to cry on. Eventually, Vanessa pulled back and sniffled. ‘Thank you.’ ‘If you don’t mind me asking, what are your plans now? I mean, you and…Kingsley.’ She balled up the tissue in her hand and tossed it into the waste paper basket. ‘Nothing. What happened between me and him, it’s just a one-time thing.’ If that was the case, then why was she crying? ‘Will you give him a message from me?’ Vanessa asked. ‘Sure.’ ‘It’s best if we keep our distance from now on. Pretend nothing happened last night.’ ‘Are you sure?’ I was worried about how Kingsley would react. He didn’t seem like the type to shirk responsibilities. And I had a feeling that what took place between them wasn’t a simple one-night stand. ‘Yes, I’m sure.’ Vanessa gripped my hand. ‘Will you do this for me, please?’ ‘Okay.’ I nodded slowly. She stood up. ‘I should go home and change. I’m on for the night shift.’ ‘Can we keep in touch?’ I asked. ‘I mean, in case you want someone to