#Chapter9

The necklace

Nora

I woke up to a message on my phone.

Morning, beautiful. I had fun last night. But you’re there, and I’m here. We should fix that.

A smile curled on my lips. Oh, Matthew. What will I do with you? I got ready to send a message back when I heard pounding coming from downstairs.

I arose from my bed, heading to the kitchen. I opened the door to see Matthew standing there with two coffees. I smiled as I opened the door, and he came into the kitchen.

“I thought you could use some coffee from home.”

I took the cup from Matthew and sipped...