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"Yes Kadij. Okay. Tuesday then. Thank you so much....yeah....bye." I hung up with a smile. I still couldn't believe it!

I'd be traveling for Washington on Tuesday. With my mom by my side.

There was a knock at my door and Megan walked in.

"Oh Harl, so you're really going away?" she pouted and came to hug me.

"Yeah. I have no choice, Meg. It's a golden opportunity."

"Right. Have you told the girls?"

"Not yet."

"Oh, okay."

I smiled at her and turned to get my towel.

"Gotta shower now."

"You'll be going out?"

"Yup. Last night with Lucas. Then tomorrow Rick."

"Mmm, nice. Okey. Lemme leave you...