Page 91 of Dark Love

He’s so sweet.

Me: Just feeling a little under the weather.

Adonis: Anything I can do?

Mindy was right. He cares about his staff.

Me: I’m all set, but thanks.

Adonis: Let me know if you need the rest of the week off.

Staying in bed until my period is over sounds like a dream, but it’s not practical.

Me: Will do.

Adonis: Feel Better!

I wish it was that easy. Nothing ever seems to help. Not even eating—

Dinner!

Vex! Oh no, he was supposed to pick me up tomorrow after work. There’s no way I can plaster a smile on my face and have dinner with him.

Me: Sorry, I need to cancel dinner.

Vex: Why?

There’s absolutely no way I’m telling him the truth. I’d die.

Me: I’m not feeling well today.

There, that sounded okay.

Vex: What’s wrong? I’ll have a doctor right there.

No!

No!

That’s not what he was supposed to say. A normal guy says, hope you feel better, then runs away. I should have known Vex doesn’t do normal.

Me: Nothing’s wrong. I don’t need a doctor.

Vex: Then I’ll pick you up for dinner at 8 tomorrow.

He’s going to make me say it.

Me: I’m really not feeling up to dinner.

Vex: Are you or aren’t you sick? Because if you’re sick, I’m bringing the doctor over.

Why does he have to be so stubborn?

Me: I’m not sick. I’m just not feeling well.

Vex: ????

Vex: Never mind. The doctor and I will be there soon.

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