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all it’s worth, I think you and Joseph will make a great couple.”
    I wanted to smile at that, but didn’t. “Thanks, Michelle. Have I ever told you you should start an advice blog?”
    “You’re welcome,” she said. “And I know. I give great advice, but they’re only for great friends like you.”
    That made me smile. “I miss you.”
    “I miss you, too.”
    “Well, say hi to Trevor for me.”
    “Say hi to Joseph,” she said. “And your dad, and Bethany and Abigail. Oh, and don’t forget to keep me updated on how things go.”
    “I will,” I told her. “Take care.”
    “You, too, and good luck.”
    “Bye.”
    “Bye.”
    I listened as the phone call ended with a click, not wanting to be the first to hang up as always. I missed my best friend. I really did.
    Her words of wisdom gave me the strength I needed, though, and so the next day, after a hearty breakfast and a refreshing shower, I headed back to town. Again, I stopped outside the flower shop, gathering my courage. Then, taking a deep breath, I went inside.
    Joseph smiled as he saw me but his expression quickly turned serious. “Rebecca, I…I’m sorry. I…”
    “No, I’m sorry,” I told him. “I shouldn’t have run off like that. It was foolish of me and rude.”
    “I was rude, too,” he said. “I shouldn’t have…”
    Suddenly, we were interrupted by the door opening and my eyes widened when two of my friends from high school, Cindy and Lois, entered.
    “Rebecca?” Cindy seemed surprised to see me, as well, but she quickly overcame it and gave me a hug. “What a surprise seeing you here.”
    Lois, too, gave me a hug. Then, she waved at Joseph. “Hello, Joseph.”
    Joseph just waved at them.
    “So what are you two doing here?” I asked.
    “As you know, we’re both organizing the high school reunion,” Cindy explained. “Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten all about it.”
    “No, of course not,” I lied. In truth, I had forgotten about the upcoming high school reunion and wasn’t sure if I was going to attend.
    “Remember, it’s going to be next Saturday,” Lois said. “The two of you will come, won’t you?”
    “Yeah, I think so,” I said, knowing that if I said that I wasn’t going outright, I wouldn’t hear the end of it from Cindy and Lois.
    “And you, Joseph?” Cindy asked.
    “I…I’m not so sure.”
    “Oh.” Cindy said, both she and Lois frowning.
    “You should come,” Lois insisted.
    “Well, Joseph is a little busy these days,” I said. “And not just with the flower shop.”
    Lois sighed. “Well, at least we’re sure you’ll come, won’t you? You can bring your boyfriend, if you have any, that is.”
    “Is it true you’ve never gone out with a guy?” Cindy asked in a whisper.
    I blushed. “Well, I…”
    “Oh, don’t worry.” Lois squeezed my arm. “I’m sure there’s someone out there who will want to go out with you. Maybe if you do something with your hair or…”
    “Actually,” Joseph interrupted her. “I…”
    “Actually, I am going out with someone right now,” I interrupted him in turn without thinking, grabbing his arm as I looked at Cindy and Lois. “I’m going out with Joseph.”
     

Chapter Three
     
     
     
    “So you’re going out with me now, huh?” Joseph asked as soon as Cindy and Lois had left, having placed the orders for the flowers that they had come to the shop for.
    I turned around to face him but quickly averted my gaze, feeling a blush creep into my cheeks. “I…I thought about your…your offer, and I’ve decided to give it a try.” I looked into his eyes. “It is still valid, isn’t it? I mean, you didn’t change your mind after…”
    “Yes, I believe it’s still valid,” he said with a smile. “In fact, I don’t think it has an expiration date.”
    I smiled weakly.
    “Just out of curiosity, you didn’t make up your mind just because of what Cindy and Lois said, did you?” he asked.
    “No, not at all,” I said quickly. “My