Nicole Harper ~•~ The next morning, I gave Clara a ride to the airport, stopped at a cafe to get coffee before driving to work. When I pulled over at the parking lot and got out of the car, I got a few stares, making me wonder if everyone knew I used to be carless, including people I couldn’t recognize. I pretended I couldn’t see them, lifted my chin in quiet defiance and went into the building, but I was quite giddy inside. It was the first time I was driving myself to work. I couldn’t wait to show Tristan. I hadn’t invited him to my place last night because I intended to invite him today and give him a ride while at it. The moment the elevator doors opened and I stepped out, the conversation died instantly. I frowned, wondering if they had been talking about me, but they had no reas

