Page 44 of Prickly Romance

“What are you doing here?”Jordan pins me with shocked blue eyes.

“Ummm…” I’m being held against my will by my sexy Asian boss-hole? I’m waiting for another sighting of Sazuki’s rare but beautiful dimples? I’m counting down the days until graduation?

“I’m working,” I say lamely.

But it’s not enough for Jordan because he juts a pale finger at the floor. “Working here?”

I nod to Sazuki. “Working with him.”

My ex’s eyes jump to Sazuki and he straightens like an arrow. “Mr. Sazuki.”

“You are?”

“Jordan Harrison, sir. I’m the new ASL interpreter.”

“Welcome to The Sazuki Foundation.”

“Thank you, sir.”

They shake hands.

“Uh,” Jordan’s face starts turning red, “you’ve got a… strong grip… sir.”

Sazuki releases Jordan’s hand with a chilly nod.

I wrap my arms around my middle.

Deep breaths, Deej.

Both of the men in front of me deserve a swift kick in the groin.

For different reasons, obviously.

Why the heck is Jordan here? Sazuki is already raising my blood pressure. I’mnotin the mood to deal with my ex today.

I glance around the dark hallway. Is this some kind of haunted house? Everywhere I turn, there’s a monster popping out to haunt me.

“I haven’t taken the tour yet. If you don’t mind, I’d love to join you.” Jordan edges up to me.

Barely restraining my eye roll, I inch away from him.

Sazuki glances between the two of us. His expression looks more severe than ever when he nods and storms down the hallway.

“How have you been, Deej?” Jordan asks. He’s trying to be quiet, but his voice is too loud and it bounces against the wooden walls.

I clamp my mouth shut.

“Deej?”

My eyes narrow into annoyed slits.

“You look amazing.” Jordan tries again.

I’m sure Sazuki can hear everything he’s saying and that makes this moment ten times more annoying.

I walk ahead of my ex.

Jordan doesn’t get the hint and quickens his pace to keep up with me. “I’ve been trying to call you.”

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