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Chapter 33: Heartbeat

Vanessa

I hear Grandpa Delta's words about not repeating my earlier "performance" and look away.

Brent picks up my purse, handing it to me.

My fingers slide over the back of his hand. I caress it, not breaking eye contact with him. Then, after a few minutes, I grab my purse, slinging it over my shoulder.

Brent grabs my waist as I walk past him, pulling me into an embrace.

We don't kiss.

He hugs me tightly as if he's struggling to hold on to something fleeting. Finally, Brent buries his face in my neck.

I run my fingers through his hair.

He groans.

"Oh, sorry," a mover says.

Brent slowly pulls away from me. He takes my hand and pulls me toward the door.

****

We are actually going on a double date.

Brent didn't tell me that until his driver parked in front of the trendy restaurant in West Hollywood.

When the driver opens the door, I see a tall, black woman approach us. A taller white man with black hair and blue eyes follows her.

He reminds me of Brent, but not sexy.