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“He was a big part of my life for a long time. It’s hard to forget about that.”
“Maybe you need to focus on how much of that time was spent catering to Brett’s every want and need. I can remind you if you want.”
“I remember.”
“Since you two split up, your life has improved so much. We bought this house, your career is taking off, and you’re happy—even though I’m the only one who can tell.” She jostles my arm with her elbow and smiles at me.
“Everything you mentioned is valid. I am happier than I remember ever being. I even like my new coworkers, which is a miracle in itself.”
She laughs. “Right? You better hang on to this job.”
“I plan to, which is another reason why I’m going to keep my distance from Rogan. I can’t be fraternizing with players outside of work.”
“Fraternizing?” she says, snorting. “Just sayfuckinglike a grown up.”
“I’m definitely not going to fuck Rogan or anyone else.”
“So you say. But I saw the way that man undressed you with those baby blues of his.” Leaning toward me, she bats her long lashes at me. “I bet he can be pretty persuasive.”
Laughing, I lightly push her backward. “I’m sure he can, but I’m not looking to get laid by him or anyone else.”
“All it’ll take is him laying a kiss on you and I bet you’ll be singing a different tune.”
“You know me better than that. Look how long I made Brett wait while we were dating.”
“Oh my God. You can’t bring that up. You were a virgin back then, and now you’re not.”
“My sexual experience isn’t going to make me less apt to think things through.”
She laughs. “I can tell you from my own experience, you’re wrong. If you’re in a heated moment with Rogan, caught up in all his sexiness, it’s going to beharderto stop. Pun intended.” She wiggles her eyebrows. “The seal is broken, so to speak. There’s no reason to hold back.”
“You mean besides following my plan for the future?”
“You can do that and be involved with a man at the same time. They’re not mutually exclusive.”
“I know, but I’ve learned the hard way it’s easier if I’m alone. I can focus on myself and no one else. With Brett, I let my willingness to support his career overshadow my desire to work on mine.”
“I dare say if you have a supportive partner, he’ll be a driving force toward helping you achieve your goals.”
“Maybe so, but for now, I’m going to keep things as they are. And here’s something for you to think about. Just because a guy gave me a ride home, doesn’t mean you have to make something big from it.”
“I wouldn’t have if I hadn’t witnessed how he was looking at you. And even you’ll have to admit, he was flirty with you.”
I shake my head, dispelling her comment. “He’s probably like that with everyone.”
“He wasn’t that way with me,” she says.
“Well, regardless of how he seemed to you, I won’t be interacting with him in any capacity but a professional one.”
“Except when he texts you about your car,” she reminds me, smirking.
My only reply is to raise my middle finger and hold it in front of her face.
CHAPTER 9
ROGAN
I’m eating a sandwich when a text comes in on my phone.
