Chapter 40

My mood was soaring while I drove from the house to the cafe. A hot cup of coffee would be waiting for me there. The ambiance would be sublime. The interview would run smoothly. Was I forgetting something? My mind came up blank. On to the cafe then.

Being one of the first to get there, I was able to grab a cup and settle on a table not far from the door. It was the best place for Ace to see me. At one o'clock, the customers piled in, bringing their friends or dates for the night....