Page 45 of My Ex's Best Friend

“You’re my boss, Jake.”

He breathes, his gaze never leaving my face. “I know.”

“Why did I get the job, Jake?”

He frowns. “What do you mean?”

“Did you give it to me because of what happened between us? Is this your way of making it up to me?”

“I told you I had nothing to do with the selection process. I had no idea it was you till you walked into my office.”

“So, this is not about—”

“What?” he says. “The night you left me behind without even hearing my side?”

What’s that even supposed to mean?

“You know what? Never mind. You have the rest of the day off. We’ll talk tomorrow.”

Before I can ask what the hell this is about, Jake walks away from me.

12

JAKE

Why can’t I get a grip on my emotions? I realize how rude I was to Kiera yesterday.

Why did I have to bring up the past?

I owe her an apology. I just hope she is willing to listen this time. I just got Kiera back in my life. I don’t want to lose her again.

When I get downstairs for breakfast, she’s already waiting for me.

“Good morning,” she greets me outside the dining room.

“Good morning,” I say, walking toward the dining table when I realize that it’s empty, and I come back out, checking my watch.

“I apologize. Breakfast isn’t served yet. It’s never this late, and I made sure—”

“Jake, Jake, hold on,”

I frown. “What?”

“I told them to serve it outside.”

I blink. “You did what?”

“I saw the housekeeping staff bring the food to the table, but it’s such a pretty day outside that it would be a shame to stay indoors the entire day.”

“I have a client meeting in the evening, but I understand what you’re saying.”

"Actually, I'd like to tag along. If you don't mind, of course."

Her willingness to spend more time together catches me off guard. “You really want to come with me?”

“Yes.”

“Even when I’m telling you that you can take the day off.”

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