He told Jane he had to work the next day but would pick her up tomorrow evening. He got back in the car and Jane leaned down and kissed him and stood waving until he’d driven off. Then she turned and headed for Lucia’s front door. Bokep indo Jane whirled around to face her. Unnerved by Chrissy’s sudden appearance, and more than a little exasperated, she spoke a little sharply. “What? I told you last night, he’ll come, didn’t you see me?”
Chrissy, although looking right at Jane, seemed not to hear her—or even, somehow, to see her. And although her clothing and grooming were, as always, immaculate she seemed unwell; her hands were shaking slightly and she looked even paler than before. And when she finally spoke it was with a visible effort.
“When?” was all she said, but it seemed to Jane that that one word was heavy with desperation. And again she found herself stirred by
