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2024-10-29 19:42:56I can’t believe I actually said that to my boss.
‘I didn’t like it one bit’.
If my hands weren’t so busy trying to key the locked apartment door open, I would definitely facepalm myself. Like, what the actual hell did I just say to Gerrard? It’s absolutely none of my business who he chooses to be with. PA or not, if he wanted to be with Bru, I had no business being pissed about it.
I shoulder the door open and make my way to my bedroom. A sigh escapes my mouth, sounding just as tired as I’m feeling.
“I really shouldn’t have said that...”
I run a hand down my face, proceeding to massage my temples when I continue feeling anxious still, lying down on the bed.
“God knows what his reaction was... I didn’t even stay to see it,” I mumble hopelessly, becoming increasingly worried by the minute.
I’m worried Gerrard’s going to be pissed about my conduct today. First, I walked in on him nak
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