It was already late August, yet the summer heat remained sweltering.
Norah was beginning to prepare for her return to work. Adrian Chambers, on the other hand, was in no rush. He frequently found excuses to visit the Lamont estate, enjoying every opportunity they had to spend time alone.
The week flew by in a blink.
On Friday evening, Gonzalez was still sitting in his office after hours when a message from Sara lit up his phone: [Mr. Hanson, are you off work yet? Any plans for the weekend?]
Gonzalez ignored it. He was just about to put his phone face down when a second text buzzed through: [I found a fantastic camping spot. Want to head out this weekend to relax? We can invite Norah to come along too.]
Gonzalez stared at the screen for a long moment before finally sending his very first reply to her: [Where?]
Sara nearly dropped her phone in shock. Her hands were shaking so badly she could barely type out her response: [Southcliff Peak. It's about three hours away from the city. I've been there once before, the scenery is absolutely stunning. I've already got all the camping gear ready.]
Gonzalez: [What time are we leaving tomorrow?]
Sara had just walked through her front door. She practically collapsed onto her sofa in pure ecstasy as she fired back: [Does 7 AM work? Whatever you prefer, I'm completely flexible.]
Gonzalez: [7 AM is fine.]
Having successfully secured a date with the man of her dreams, Sara let out two piercing shrieks of joy and instantly dialed Norah's number. "Norah! I got him! Gonzalez is coming!"
Norah, who had just finished a grueling set of physical therapy exercises in the yard and was dripping with sweat, stared at her phone in shock. "Wait, seriously? Where are you guys going for your first date?"
"Camping," Sara squealed.
Norah was even more shocked. "You're going that hardcore on the first date?"
Sara paused before bursting into laughter. "What are you thinking? I'm not that easy! I just figured a road trip gives us more time to hang out so he can actually get to know me. Oh, by the way, you're coming too!"
Norah was deadpan. "..."
She asked in total disbelief, "Why on earth do I have to go? Are you guys scared of the dark and need me to be the glowing third wheel?"
Sara laughed uncontrollably. "You have to come! Otherwise, a guy and a girl going into the woods alone... people might get the wrong idea."
VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABEL
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
I'm so glad that Gonzalez was able to get Luke, Oliver and all others who wanted to challenge himas the CEO straight. Interesting how Xavier made reference to a girlfriend concerning his gift to Norah, but never did this before her accident. I'm grateful for the updates. Thank you...
I had a lot of catching up to do..oh buoy, what twist and turns. Loved every bit of it, thank you for keep updating the novel. Hoping for more love along the way....
May we please have updates. Thank you...
Someone needs to send a new picture of Trevor to Oliver and Luke so that they will get their requested reports to Gonzalez asap. If they didn't know, now they know what awaits them if they continue to disrespect and NOT follow orders....
Well, well, well. I love how Gonzalez sent out the warning that he's the CEO and either they will acknowledge him as such or get their due diligence. I'm waiting to see how the Franco family will be walking on eggs and come into a new understanding of Gonzalez taking charge. Thank you so much for the five updates....
Adrian is hoping that he has a chance with Norah and will do everything and anything in his power to keep Norah and Xavier apart....
Thank you for the updates. I hope that Norah will remember Xavier and their relationship before the accident and that they will ever be to....
Thank you, thank you for the updates today, which is also my birthday. The saga continues. I really want Norah and Xavier to be together... but he has to want Norah....
May we have updates please. Thank you....
Why can't m Xavier just admit that he loves Norah...