CHAPTER FOUR

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Courtney and Jean-Paul said nothing. The staff member scurried out the door.

"I loved you too, Jean-Paul."

Jean-Paul took another step toward Courtney.

"Why didn't you say anything?" he asked.

Courtney stepped toward Jean-Paul.

"I couldn't. I didn't want to risk losing those friendships. It felt wrong at the time, but now... now it feels..."

"Right."

Jean-Paul took her in his arms, Courtney sinking into his embrace.

"Will you finally share a Wendy's beverage with me, Courtney?"

Courtney put her hands on his face and kissed his check.

"Of course I will, Jean-Paul."

She reached for the Berry Cherry Fruit Tea on the vanity and gasped. It was gone.

"Jean-Paul! The Fruit Tea! It was right here a second ago!"

"What?!"

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