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BAILEE I chewed on my lip nervously while waiting for Nathan to let me into Alex’s office. I was almost excited, but I didn’t know why. We had argued the last time we saw each other, but getting so much out in the open between us had been therapeutic. I would probably never get total closer for
ALEXANDER “When we first ran into each other at the bar, I had just wanted information from you about your ex-husband,” I said, Caleb’s title rolling off my tongue with disdain. Bailee wobbled, and I watched her eyes flicker back to the chairs before me as if she regretted not sitting when I had
ALEXANDER “She’s clearly not your match! Pair with Lola, you fucking idiot!” Mason screamed at the television as he jumped up from the couch, his hands in his hair. Ben looked just as angry from next to him, and I shook my head as I watched two of my best friends screaming at the reality dating s
BAILEE Taking a day off during the week was rare, but I really needed it. Mom guilt was very real, though. Even though I had used my morning to go to a doctor’s appointment, my decision to take the next couple of hours to myself was overshadowed by the guilt of my daughter being at daycare instea
ALEXANDER My eyes widened as I heard my assistant approaching. I knew he would have my morning coffee in one hand and any documents for today’s meetings in the other. Nathan was always prepared. “Oh, look what you made me do! Look what you made me do! Look what you juhhh-jesus!” Nathan exclaime
ALEXANDER Lorna stared at it as if she were scared to open it, but eventually, she gave in and pulled out the second stack of photos. Only this time, she was the star. “Forgive me if I’m wrong, but isn’t that Harrison Matthews?” I asked as she stopped on an intimate picture of her being pressed
BAILEE Standing before Alex’s mansion, I felt out of place. He hadn’t invited me over, and I bounced on my toes for a few seconds, hoping to shake the nerves loose before lifting my hand to knock. “You do remember that I said I don’t bite, right?” Alex said, making me jump as I glared at the sm
ALEXANDER “What is with you today?” Bailee asked. I smiled at her as I grabbed her hand and dragged her through the foyer toward the living room. “It has been a great day,” I said, unable to wipe the smile off my face. This morning, George Johnson had walked into the dining room like he owned t