Sofa King Cute by Alexa Riley

Author:Alexa Riley [Riley, Alexa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

LIV

I will not cry. I will not cry. I repeat the mantra as I make my way back to the shop. It’s too bad I’m still starving, because there’s no way I’m going back to the diner. I doubt I’ll step foot inside that place again. If the memory of seeing Julius's face deep in Lola’s breasts wasn’t enough, when I stumbled back from shock, I managed to knock over a display rack in the process. When it crashed to the floor, everyone turned and witnessed my humiliation.

Why would someone put a display right when you walk in the door? Sure, it’s convenient and has been there for years, but that’s not the point right now!

“Whoa,” my sister says when I come bursting back into the shop. “Are you—” She trails off when she sees my face. “Who made you cry?”

“I’m not crying.” I touch my cheeks to verify.

“You’re about to burst.”

She’s right, I am. There is a weird pressure in my chest that wants to explode, but I’m scared that if I let it out, I’ll never stop. Why did I ever let myself fall for Julius? I should have known his handsome face and growly nature were going to be nothing but heartbreak.

“I ran into the display and made a mess,” I sniffle.

“That’s not it.” Lane shakes her head. She’s not buying my excuse. “I’ve seen you fall on your face and laugh right along with everyone else.”

This is true. I’m not one to embarrass easily, but this time was different. “Julius isn’t who I thought he was.”

Lane's face softens. She knows how deep my crush on him goes and has busted me doodling his name more than a few times when I’m bored.

“Don’t move,” she orders.

I watch as she goes over and turns the sign on the door to closed before locking it. Lane even pulls the curtains shut so no one can see into the shop.

“What are you doing?”

“We are long overdue for sister time.” Lane gives me a warm smile.

“Really?” I perk up. Since we took over this place together and her orders exploded, Lane lives and breathes work.

“Yes, really. I think I’ve missed a couple of things, and I need to be filled in.” It’s not normal that she doesn’t already know every detail of what happened last night.

“Will you make spring rolls?” I might as well milk it.

We both freeze when we hear the door handle wiggle like someone is trying to enter the shop. I grab Lane by the wrist, and we duck behind the counter.

“Why are we hiding?” she whispers.

“It could be Julius.” Would he chase after me? Doubtful, but either way I don’t want to know who is at the door. Of course I want him to chase me; what girl doesn’t want that? But if it’s not him, the disappointment will sting, so it’s best not to know at all.

“Maybe I should have a word with him.” Lane starts to stand, but I jerk her back down.

“No!” I hiss.

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