Running Into You: A Best Friend's Brother Romantic Comedy by K.M. Gillis

Author:K.M. Gillis [Gillis, K.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2023-06-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Betty

The charcuterie board I’ve just finished assembling is a thing of beauty. I’ve balanced the savory, salty, and sweet components perfectly. The thought of tearing it apart bit by bit almost makes me sad, but I’m starving, so I’m sure I’ll get over it. I start nibbling on some of the leftovers that didn’t make it onto the board. It was a whirlwind week and I’m looking forward to spending the evening with Maggie.

Things were busy at work. Several new accounts had been acquired and my week was filled with planning meetings and client calls. I ran into Andrew and Sara a few times in the break room and we’d chatted about work and running. When Andrew stopped by my office Tuesday afternoon to ask if I had any plans for the coming weekend, my heart sank. Between work, running, and not-dating Josh, my calendar was suddenly booked, and I didn’t want to lead him on. I told him that I had a great time with him on Friday, but that I think we should just be friends. He didn’t seem surprised at all, though maybe a bit disappointed. He seems like a good guy, but I’m sure after last week that I only feel friendship for him.

In a shocking turn of events, I’m enjoying running! I look forward to my run days and I’ve been doing light yoga on my off days. My body is still getting used to being forced out of bed at 5:15 a.m. and I don’t know if I would be able to make myself get up if someone wasn’t waiting for me. But someone is waiting for me, and what a someone. Josh is a great trainer; both patient and motivating. He keeps me moving; I keep him laughing and I feel good after every run.

Even on Wednesday’s run, which was particularly challenging. It was pouring rain when I got up and I assumed we would postpone, but then Josh was at my door wearing a garbage bag. A literal garbage bag. And he had a matching one for me. I hated every second of the run and complained the entire time. I thought it was ridiculous that we went ahead with it when any other sporting event would have been canceled due to the weather. I couldn’t believe it when we saw other people out running. I mean, what is wrong with people? When we were done, I stomped up to my apartment, water sloshing in my shoes. I practically closed the door in Josh’s face and then proceeded to strip my dripping clothes off me and walked naked to the shower. The hot shower melted away my anger as it warmed me from head to toe and I went from being pissed off to proud of myself for getting through it. Even if I got through it sulking like a spoiled toddler. I went to text Josh as soon as I was out of the shower and saw I had a text from him.

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