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“Using our work event to get close to her again.”
“Ooo.” Haisley shakes her head. “Low blow, Hardy. Low blow.”
I shrug. “I’ll do whatever it takes.”
Chapter Twenty-Five
HARDY
Hardy:Hey Everly, how you doing? Stupid question, I know. You’re probably not happy with me and I get that, but as someone who isn’t afraid of rejection, I was hoping that maybe you would consider giving me a chance to explain myself to you. Do you think you could be open to that?
One day later…
Hardy:Yeah, I didn’t think you were going to want to talk to me. I get it. I’m not sure I would want to talk to me either. But if you would just give me a chance to explain everything so we can go back to being friends, I’d be really grateful.
Another day later…
Hardy:Okay, I know how that sounds—being friends after everything that happened that night—but I think that’s all wecan be and, well, Christ, I’m messing this up too. I’m second guessing everything I say to you and making it all a mess. What I’m trying to say is that I miss you, Everly. Can you please just text me back, at least let me know that you’re okay?
Another day later…
Hardy:Everly, please, I need to talk to you. Just give me ten minutes, that’s all I need. Please.
Well, texting is not working. Moving on to plan B.
To:Everly Plum
From: Hardy Hopper
Subject: Party for Partners
Hey Everly,
I know I’m bombarding you, but Hudson has informed me that I’m going to be working with you on a party that we’re throwing for some future partners. I’d love to meet up so we can discuss the details, and I’d also like the chance to properly apologize to you again.
I miss talking to you.
Let me know when and where works for you, and I’ll be there.
Thanks,
Henrietta—at least I still hope so.
To:Hardy Hopper
From: Everly Plum
Subject: RE: Party for Partners
Hardy,
Please send me your thoughts on the party—what you’re thinking for the menu, the drinks, and the setting. I have attached three of my top venues that might work, as well as one of Brody’s more moody pop-up shops for consideration.
I will need your thoughts no later than EOD. No need to meet. I can gather everything I need through email.
Everly
To:Everly Plum
