Jahnna N. Malcolm Quote

It’s funny how things work out, she said, wrapping her arms around the dog and squeezing her tight. All this time we spent hating each other when we could have spent it--Together. Jeremy kneeled beside the dog and looked directly at Madison. I guess that’s irony to the tenth power.His mention of irony and math reminded her that he not only was Jeremy, but he was also her Heart-2-Heart pal, Blue. And only two hours before, she had stood him up. Madison didn’t know how to bring it up. If she confessed to being Pinky, would it look like another conspiracy to make a fool out of him? She couldn’t decide.Jeremy’s face was inches from hers. She could see little gold flecks in his eyes. Yes, he definitely was weak-in-the-knees handsome. She managed to murmur, I guess we’re older now and, well, you have that girlfriend.Jeremy’s face reddened, and he looked down at his dog. Um, I’m not so sure about that, he admitted, embarrassed. I was supposed to meet her at the Space Needle today, but she never showed.Madison’s heart ached seeing him look so defeated. She wanted to blurt everything out right then, but something made her keep her secret. Instead, she said, Well, it may have been a big misunderstanding. I mean, there I was, following you around and screaming like a lunatic. She may have thought we meant something to each other.Jeremy laughed. That would be pretty ridiculous, wouldn’t it?Maybe you should call her, Madison said, knowing he didn’t know Pinky’s phone number. Or write her and explain.Jeremy nodded briskly. I’ll do that.They sat for a few moments in awkward silence. Finally, Madison clapped her hands together. In the meantime, we have another big problem on our hands.You’re right, Jeremy agreed. I’m thirsty. What do you say we go for a Coke at Ruby’s favorite watering hole? My treat.At the mention of her name, Ruby leaped to her feet, wagging her tail. Madison chuckled. I’m up for that. And while we’re at it, we can figure out what to do about Reed Rawlings.