“Calm down, I’m…”

“I’m one-of-a-kind, and he knows it. If he doesn’t want me, then someone else will.” I paused, and, as Royce remained silent, I asked. “So, you calling him, or am I?”

Royce sighed. “You’re really going to do this to yourself? Miss out on the chance of a lifetime?”

“No, Royce, I’m canceling it so I don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime. So, who calls?”

“I will, I’ll just...” he grunted disgustedly. “I’ll call you later, that is, if you even care what he says.” With that, he sighed and hung up.

“Drama queen,” I muttered, tossing the phone back into my purse.

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