Page 27 of Kissing My Soulmate

“You did, didn’t you.” He then moves us around until he is spooning me, luckily, he broke my brain and I promptly pass out.

***

I stare at the door and will myself to just go in. I’m at Jake’s clinic. I know, I know, but I wanted to apologize to him again. I don’t like that he hates me and I want to make it right. I’m not sure what I expect to happen, but hopefully he’ll let me speak my piece.

Ugh…I should not be here, but instead of getting back in my SUV, I open the door and walk up to the receptionist.

“Hi, may I help you?” she says with a bright smile on her face.

Taking a deep breath, I paste on my best fake smile. “Is Dr. Swanson available? My name is Lorelei Mitchell.”

“Sure, let me see if he’s free.” She stands up and disappears into the back. The TV in the corner of the waiting room is on ESPN and it’s sports highlights. I’m not a big fan of sports, but I need something to do while I wait.

A moment later she returns and I can’t read the expression on her face, but I know it’s not good. “I’m sorry, Dr. Swanson is unable to meet with you right now.”

“Sure, of course. Thank you for your time.” She gives me a pitying smile and I know he probably said something not nice.

Outside, I hustle to my SUV, ready to get out of here.

“Lorelei.”

I freeze at the sound of Jake’s voice. Turning to face him, I’m reminded how good-looking he is, but my heart belongs to someone else. “H-Hey, Jake.”

“What are you doing here?” He crosses his arms over his chest.

“I wanted to just come and again apologize for the way things went down. I never should’ve even entertained talking to someone else when things were unsettled with my husband.” I pick at my thumbnail. “I’m so sorry, Jake.”

He is quiet for a moment, and I wonder what he’s going to say. What if it’s mean? God, will I be able to handle it?

“Listen, I appreciate the apology and, honestly, it wasn’t necessary. Yes, I was pissed, but really, after walking out of the coffee shop I was more pissed at myself. I knew you weren’t ready, but that didn’t stop me. I’m sorry I was an asshole and shouldn’t have walked out on you like that.” He sticks his hands in the pockets of his dress slacks.

“I appreciate you saying that. I should go and get back to work. I hope you have an amazing life.”

Jake surprises me by leaning in and kissing my cheek. “Be happy,” he says before heading back toward the office.

I do the same, but this time I do it feeling better, knowing he doesn’t hate me because no matter what, he’s a good guy.

Once I step back inside the office a half hour later, I sit back down at my desk. My phone beeps and I look to see it’s a text from Jasper.

Jasper: How did it go?

I didn’t want to lie to him and just in case it went really bad, I figured he should know.

Lorelei: It went surprisingly well. I’m just glad he doesn’t hate me and he apologized for how he acted that day.

Jasper: I’m glad. You’re a good person, you know that, right? I’m heading to check a newborn foal, but dinner tonight after therapy.

Lorelei: That sounds great. Have a good rest of your day.

I then open my computer and get to work.

***

Jefferson sits down across from us. “I apologize for having to cancel last week.”

“It’s no trouble. If you’re sick, you’re sick,” I say. My leg bounces nervously, I’m not sure why. Of course, Jasper’s being very quiet, which has me worried. Yes, we’ve seen each other a lot, have had amazing sex, and talk during the day, but he’s quiet now.

“You seem to be closer,” he says, looking between us. “How are things?”

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