Taking her advice, Roxanne walked toward the breakroom and pulled out her cell phone, not wanting to go to the office and not being able to hear if Kiki needed help.

Roxanne stared at the phone for a moment and then texted, So, Darian’s birthday party is tomorrow. Are you still going? She cringed as she awaited his response.

There was a moment's pause, and just when Roxanne thought he wasn’t going to text back, Liam replied, Of course, I am. We have an agreement, after all. Remember the contract? You’re the one who drew it up.

“Ouch,” she said aloud, staring at the phone.

Liam, I’m so sorry about...