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“I don’t care what you think!” I shouted. “I need to clear my head.”

He put his hands up. “It’s your life, Sebastian. It always has been. I’ll see you in the morning.” He walked out with an attitude.

I waited a couple of hours before I sent Chloe a text message.

“Hi. Listen, I need to fly out tomorrow morning for an emergency meeting in Seattle. I’ll be gone at least a week, maybe a little longer.”

“Oh. Okay. I’ll miss you. I wanted to tell you something tonight, but it can wait until you get back.”

“Okay. I’ll be in touch.”

“I love you, Sebastian.”

My heart sank as I read her last text message. I didn’t respond. I couldn’t. I grabbed the suitcase from my closet and began to pack. Once I was finished, I called Damien.

“What’s up?” he answered.

“I’m heading to Seattle tomorrow, and I’ll be gone at least a week, if not longer. You are to oversee the company. This stays between us, Damien.”

“Why are you going to Seattle?”

“I just am and don’t want to be bothered while I’m there unless it’s serious.”

“Okay. Is Chloe going with you?”

“No. I’m going alone and don’t want to discuss it further. Just do as I ask.”

“Okay, Sebastian, but I will admit you have me a little worried.”

“There’s nothing to worry about. I’ll be in touch.” I ended the call before he had a chance to say anything.

Chapter Thirty-Three

Chloe

Two days had passed, and I hadn’t heard a word from Sebastian. After sending him a few text messages with no response, I tried to call him, only for his phone to go straight to voicemail. Sitting at my desk and rereading his text messages from that night, a nervous feeling flooded my belly. When I told him I loved him, he didn’t respond with a “me too.” Nor did he tell me that he missed me. Something was off with him, and it bothered me a great deal. When I dialed Sienna, she answered and held up her finger, telling me to hold on a second.

“What’s up, buttercup?” She smiled.

“Can you come over tonight? I need to talk to you.”

“Sure thing. Hey, are you okay?” She frowned.

“I don’t really know. We’ll talk later.”

“Okay. I’ll stop and pick us up a pizza on the way over.”

I gave her a small smile. “Sounds good. I’ll have the wine or tequila waiting.”

“Shit, Chloe. Tequila? Did something happen with Sebastian?”

“I’m not sure. I have to go. I’ll see you later.”

“Okay. Bye.” She pouted as she ended the call.

Trying to keep as busy as possible, the workday finally ended, and I headed home. Stepping into my apartment, I set my purse down and went into the bedroom to change. Sitting down on the bed, I glanced at the pile of change that sat upon it from Sebastian. I missed him, and I couldn’t help this gnawing feeling inside me that something was wrong. After changing into my sweatpants and a tank top, I buzzed up Sienna and watched as she walked up the steps with a pizza box and a brown bag in her hand.

“What did you bring?” I asked as I took the pizza box from her.

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