What Once Was Mine by Krystyna Allyn

Author:Krystyna Allyn [Allyn, Krystyna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-25T16:00:00+00:00

10

I Hate You

Affirmation #37

It's vital to forgive others despite their wrongs. This does not apply to men named Cole.

Marley

“What do you think about blue?” Taylor asks me, but I don't answer. I’m still reeling at seeing Cole, who snuck back to his office like a coward. Was he that pissed at me he felt the need to avoid me at his own place of business? Speaking of which, he freaking lives here.

“Marley?” Taylor waves her hand in my face. “Are you still with me?”

“Uh-huh,” I mutter, fingering the material of the curtain in front of me. It’s pale gray, like Cole’s eyes, with a paisley design lining the bottom.

“So, gray?” She motions to the one I’m holding, and I nod.

“Why are you so quiet? Did Cole annoy you with his questions? He can be an ass sometimes.”

“He was fine.” I’m a glutton for punishment, and I have to know. “Are you two seeing each other or something?”

Taylor is silent for a beat, her expression contemplative. I get it. I'm the new girl, and despite she and I becoming close in a short period, my question is still personal.

“Cole and I have a complicated history. There isn’t enough time for me to give you all the gory details. What I can say is he and I are working toward a consensus of sorts.” I prickle at her longing expression. The phrase he was never yours plays on repeat in my head. I remain stoic while my heart hardens against this man. “He truly isn’t a bad person. He only makes bad decisions and never thinks about the consequences of his actions.”

And there it is.

He’s not only taken but apparently a cheater since he and I were together a couple of nights ago. Taylor should know the duplicitous nature of her boyfriend. The sisterhood code demands I be honest, but I chicken out instead, saying, “He sounds like a commitment-phobe and I think you're too good for him.”

“Don’t I know it, girl.”

Thankfully, Taylor ends the Cole discussion switching back to my shades selection. I ended up choosing cream-colored rolling shades and navy blue sheer panels. The hue of my couch is neutral, so the color scheme will complement it.

After paying Lenny, I rush home to drop off my bags. I have an evening appointment with Dr. Hughes and, if I’m not careful, I’ll be late. I try my best to always be on time for appointments. I’d prefer to be seen as dependable and not a slacker.

Arriving in the nick of time, I greet his assistant and am called to his office.

“Hey, Dr. Hughes.” He gives me a scolding look. “I mean, Don.” I sheepishly correct myself.

He motions for me to sit on the couch facing him while he rests in the leather seat across from me, the same spaces we occupied seven days prior.

“How has your first week in Falls Village been?”

“Great. Work has been fantastic and I’m meeting new people each day. Pretty soon, I’ll be like Lenny and know the names of all five thousand occupants.

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