Chapter 25 : Get It In All the Way

Simone

I felt shaky after my brunch with Michael. On the one hand, I was grateful he still wanted to try having a relationship. On the other hand, I had no idea what to do about Rob. I was falling for him, too, and there was no way both guys would keep being cool about what was happening. I'd be forced to choose eventually. That's how these situations always played out in movies.

I had to bite the bullet and call Rob. He sounded shocked to hear from me, and especially surprised when I asked him to meet me for coffee. We agreed to meet at a little place not far from his office.

He was already there when I arrived, sitting with his back to me. I noticed his hands were clenched around his drink, and I remembered what it was like when we met for the first time. This coffee shop was much cozier than the last, and they actually believed in flavored syrup. He still looked just as nervous, though.

My heart sank because he probably thought I was going to end things with him. Maybe I was