C109 The envelope

**Valerie**

“Karen?” I echoed, my heart racing, and he nodded.

“Just be quiet,” he whispered and gave me a reassuring look before stepping out.

After he left, I moved to the door and pressed myself against it, my ears straining to eavesdrop on their conversation.

“Hey babe, what do you say about lunch?” I heard him say to Karen.

“Lunch?” Came her response