Return on Love: A contemporary romance (Boston Romance) by Laurent Elena

Author:Laurent, Elena
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

“I find your lack of faith disturbing.”—Darth Vader

As I wake up the next morning, the first thing that comes to my mind is that I have to face Ryan after yesterday’s ‘mistake’. Just thinking about coming face to face with him, and his full lips that tasted of coffee and mint, makes me go weak in the knees. But it has to be done. I’m not unprofessional, whatever anyone may think. I told him I’ll stay and help and that’s what I’ll do.

I take a little extra care to dress up. I’m not sure why. Is it to please him, or to show him what he called a ‘mistake’ and make him regret it? Perhaps both. But it sure as hell is because of him.

I pick out my most beautiful pink blouse, dab on some kohl for that extra pop in my eyes, and swipe on a coat of pink lipstick. Despite my best efforts, my hair seems determined to misbehave, so I opt for a high ponytail to keep it in check. It’s a style I rarely wear; Bob used to hate my hair tied up, but hey, Bob’s ancient history now. I’ve gotten used to leaving it wild and free these past few years. Sorry, not sorry, Bob. Your opinions are out of my life, along with every other man’s judgments in this world, even those with beautiful blue eyes and delicious lips. Mistake my foot!

I scrutinize my reflection in the mirror. Not too shabby. I even decide to use the bag of earrings Lily gave me ages ago. With my hair typically left to cascade freely, I rarely bother with earrings. Today, however, is different. I select the long, elegant silver ones. Perfect. Now we’ll see who made a mistake! Giving myself a little blow of a kiss in the mirror, I head out the door.

As I enter the office, I’m a bit on the edge. More like one foot off the edge, about to tumble down. It’s weird meeting Ryan after last night. With a tunnel-like vision, I head straight to my room. And I mean it. I didn’t try to take a peek into the office of you know who and see how he’s faring. I open my laptop. If I’m staying here, I better get to work. My previous presentation might not work. I don’t know what the strategy is going forward. But I don’t want to face the one who can tell me that.

Suddenly, there’s a knock on the door. I almost jump up from my seat, so high that I think I could’ve hit my head on the ceiling. Okay, maybe not so high, but you get the point. Gabriel is standing right in front of me.

“I’m sorry. Did I scare you?” I shake my head and he continues. “I’m glad you’re back. We were a little worried when you left so suddenly and didn’t pick up the phone.”

“We?”

“Yeah. Nora and I.”

“Ah.” What was I expecting? That Ryan was worried? But he was, wasn’t he? And he came and apologized.

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