Love in the Limelight

Chapter 14

Astrid and Gracie left the restaurant after dinner, first as the night was starting to kick in They strolled down the sidewalk, belting out tunes and turning heads.

That’s because Astrid’s singing skills were a bit rough around the edges Her singing voice could be described as a painful wall

Just as Astrid was hitting her stride, her phone buzzed with a text. She checked it out

A message from an unknown number, [“Astrid, tomorrow night at 7. it’s your engagement party with the young thaster of the Fortner family Time to pay back what you owe us!“]

Astrid’s smile faze on her face Even without a signature, she knew this was from Sandra

After a moment of silence, Astrid replied, “What if I don’t show up?]

and your name’s on

family ain’t a bad deal. It’s a dream come true for many. I fought for this for your sake, you should thank

in on her one day She wouldn’t let Astrid out of her clutches

in for a disappointment this

fight. Did Sandro really

her go inside,

Herself.

her apartment complex, she saw a fire truck pull In. Before she could make out whose house was on

her dog

gripped her hand tightly, crying out, “Thank God, Astild, you

around the building and saw her own apartment

go home and figure out who was messing

yelling, “Officer, it’s her! She rented my place and

neighbor, my place got damaged too. She has