"Of all the days and moments I could choose to come to get pizza, it had to be right now," Marissa thought as she resisted the urge to smack her palm against her forehead.

"Just have to ignore her," she thought as she closed her door and turned to go get Emma through the passenger door. She was startled as she came almost nose to nose with Natalie, who had moved closer to her while she had her back to her.

"Oh my! You startled me! What are you doing?" Marissa snapped as she regained her balance.

Natalie gave her a saccharine smile as she leaned in and placed her...