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“What’s wrong?” Jane hurried over and patted Amy’s arm. “Tell me what’s wrong.”
“Nothing,” Amy said. “Mark and I used to be friends, and now we’re not.”
“Why not?”
“Because he’s an asshole,” Amy snapped before wincing. “Sorry.”
“It’s okay. Do you want to talk about it?” Between her day job and her job at the club, she didn’t see a lot of Amy, but even the couple of weekends she’d spent with her was enough to see that Amy wasn’t the carefree, loving hippie she pretended to be. There was something wrong, just lurking under the surface of her happy façade that Amy couldn’t quite disguise no matter how hard she tried.
“Not really,” Amy said. “I’m making lasagna tonight for supper. I’ll put the leftovers in the fridge for you when you’re done at the club, okay?”
“You don’t have to make me dinner every night,” Jane said.
“I don’t mind, and besides, you cook on the weekend, so it evens out. Speaking of, I’m going for a girls’ weekend with Valerie and Monique, so I won’t be around this weekend. You’re on your own, okay?”
Jane nodded. “When are you leaving?”
“Friday night. Are you still planning on painting your bedroom?”
“I was thinking I might if you’re sure you’re okay with me changing the colour?”
“Of course I am. Besides, it could use a fresh coat of paint, so you’re doing me a favour. Leave me the receipt, and I’ll pay you for the paint and the supplies.”
“Absolutely not,” Jane said. “I want to change the colour, so I’ll pay for it.”
“Nope,” Amy said. “It’s on me.”
“Everything’s on you,” Jane said.
Amy grinned at her. “It’s why I make such an awesome roommate. Now, we both better get back to work. I know you and Luke are hot for each other, but now that he’s back from Paris, try not to engage in any sexual shenanigans at the office.”
“I’m not – we’re not – I mean, nothing is going on between us,” Jane sputtered.
Amy grinned at her. “You know there isn’t a rule here about coworkers boinking, right? Technically, you can’t be fired for any…sexual shenanigans you engage in.”
“He’s my boss!” Jane squeaked out as her face turned a fiery red.
“I know, and normally, I would caution against sleeping with your boss, but there’s something between you and Luke that’s worth exploring. I’ve never seen him act this way before.”
Despite her embarrassment, Jane couldn’t resist asking, “What way?”
Amy shrugged. “So thoughtful and… caring, I guess, is the word. My brother is usually pretty aloof. Even with the women he’s been in actual relationships with.”
Jane didn’t know what to say to that, so she stared at the floor as Amy squeezed her arm. “Give it a chance, why don’t you, Jane?”
“Because sleeping with the boss is a mistake,” Jane said.
“Are you speaking from experience?” Amy asked.
The bathroom door opened, and a blonde woman gave them a curious look before slipping past them into the closest stall.
“I’d better get back to my desk,” Jane said.
“Me too,” Amy said. “I’ll see you later.”
* * *
“Welcome back, Lukie.”
