ted animal。 He could be devious；
that was putting it mildly！ She would see him again； and the thought
filled her with dread。
Determined not to be made a prisoner in her own home； Anne booked even
more jobs。 She was all over town； with varied and interesting people；
but the diversion she wanted came only in bits and snatches。 Ever on
guard against running into Mitch； she found herself looking over her
shoulder wherever she went； half expecting to find him ready to pounce。
It was nerve…racking； to say the least。 After more than a week of
running from place to place and feeling haunted； she grew discouraged。
The worst of it was that that she didn't see him； and that deep inside；
in a place she didn't want to know about； she was disappointed because
of that。 The pain went on。
Relief came from her parents in the form of an invitation to spend time
with them at the shore。 Yes； they tended to smother her； but she could
use a little smothering now。 She wanted to be pampered and loved。 She
wanted to be protected from Mitch。 The change of scenery would be good。
She planned to make the most of it。
The first of May found her dressed in a bright yellow sundress； waiting
beside her bags at the front entrance of her apartment building。 She
checked the street； then her watch。 Her parents had promised to be there
at one。 It was one…fifteen now。 The