Anna looked around, relieved that Max hadn’t arrived yet. She walked toward Eve, who manned the front counter along with her part-time barista Kristin. Eve’s face lit up as Anna approached and she stepped out from behind the counter, her arms outstretched. “It’s been a long time, stranger! Your sister tells me you’re conquering the world one tech company at a time.” “We do what we can.” She hugged Eve, already feeling better. Eve and Freya were best friends, so Eve was like another sister to her. Gasping, Eve pulled away and pointed. “Nice shoes. Didn’t we get those together, ages ago?” “On one of our girls’ days with Freya.” Anna modeled the leopard-print kitten heels she’d found deep in her closet. Eve loved shoes. Freya was more of a lingerie girl, so between the two of them Anna had developed an appreciation for both. “What brings you here?” Eve asked. “Not that I’m not happy to see you.” “I’m meeting someone.” “Want me to get a drink started for you?”
