er 8th

itation. Today was supposed to be a celebration of that precious moment -their wedding anniversary. The memory alone ma

up?" Carmen asked, glancing at M

nds of things. If I'm not mistaken, It's perfect." She placed a hand on Carmen's shoulder, squeezing

hat, having Carmen in his life brought him so much luck. So one

is favorite meal; a perfectly grilled steak with mashed potatoes and green beans, just the way he loved it. She had also decorated their home,

o find out where he was. Just as she picked up her phone to dial, it started ringing. His name, 'Love of

tant. "Uh, not yet, love. I have a ton of paperwork to finish.

it?" Carmen as

cost the company if I'm not able t

Disappointment flicked across Carmen's face, bu

d kissy noises. Carmen mimicked him, prompting Millie, w

usting lots" she s

call, Cody cleared his t

before Carmen replied, "

th a cheeky tone, "

t Millie and nodded, adding

out, "Come back early, o

ht, sweetheart, I'll see you later,

he was addressing-there was a subtle shift in his tone, a softness that seemed directed at Mi

ucky I didn't make him promise to bring me something," she teased, t

ped her phone and said, "Well, that gives us even more ti

again. She thought it was Cody calling to tell her he'd decided to co

it?" Mil

hed, before picking up the ca

you here," Jenna's voice crackled through the phone, sympathetic. She thought she could handle the boss

e! Cody's going to be home soon, and I was just in the midd

e-sensitive, and they specifically requested you. You're the only one who will get throu

ded the call, she looked at Millie, w

ergency?" Millie aske

boss needs me in the office. It's for an impo

y. I'll take care of everything here. You go deal with work. I'll

at was she going to do without her best friend always having her back?

at Millie one last time before dashing out. She sped off in her car, determined to get to the office, handle the boss'

d by a dark, gleeful grin. She looked around the decorated room, then picked up one of the delicate arrangements and threw it o

the carefully set table was now a mess. Everything was chaotic. Oh, how long had she been aching to do this? A sense of satisfaction mingled through her b

er finger trembling slightly-not with nerves, but with

art, wha

. "Your beloved wife just left for the office, babe." Millie purred, her voice low and sly. "She won'

eply. "Baby, I'm in the middle of work right now

ybe to Carmen, but not to me." more giggle "If I'm not mistaken, you wrapped that project up last week, didn't you?" Her voice was danger