Page 59 of Arrogant Playboy

“And you’re worried you will fall in love with him, not take the gig in Dubai, and regret that decision when the relationship fails. You will be left in London while he moves on to dating supermodels, and your career will stagnate.”

Wow, Georgia your mind went there. “Something like that,” I grumble.

“Do you want to keep hooking up with him?” she asks. I nod, who wouldn’t. The man is a dirty-talking sex god. “But you’re worried that your heart won’t be able to take it because you like him for more than his dick?” I’m surprised by her words, that is something Ava would ask.

“Yes.”

Georgia sighs. “We’re dealing with a tale as old as time,” she teases. “Good dick versus career.”

“I can get good dick anywhere, but my career …”

“True. But let’s be serious, Daniel DuPont has probably been the finest dick you’ve had, hasn’t he?” She grins, and I nod. “Knew it.” She chuckles. “Look at Emily, she’s fallen for Louis.Ava hooked up with Deveraux at that after-party she went to, and damn, Matthieu is sizzling. Stupid hot French guys.”

“Wait, she did what?”

“Shit, I wasn’t supposed to say anything. Why the hell do you all tell me your secrets, you know I’m bad at keeping them,” she grumbles.

“Ava hooked up with Deveraux, like how?”

“Two hot people see each other, and boom, connection,” Georgia says, clapping her hands together.

“And what does that mean now?”

“What do you mean?” my friend asks.

“Are they dating? How will that work? He’s in New York and she’s in London.”

“You know Ava, she likes her fun and then moves on.” Oh. “You really don’t understand how one-night stands work, do you?”

“I’ve had one and he’s still hanging around.” I chuckle.

Georgia’s face softens. “Oh, babe. It’s okay to want more than one night from someone. How Ava conducts her relationships, or even me, doesn’t have to be the way you conduct yours.”

“I’m confused, this is all new territory for me.”

“Whatever is going on between the two of you has an expiration date, think of it like that.”

“He doesn’t know about Dubai. I’m not allowed to say anything. I mean, you girls don’t count, but he’s friends with Ivy.”

Georgia nods in understanding. “I see. Maybe it’s best that you stop what you’re doing. Keep it professional between the two of you, and then when you move to Dubai, he will be long from your mind, and the pain won’t be so bad.” Maybe she’s right. “I mean, you’re going to see him around because Louis is totally proposing to Emily, and they are going to get married and live happily ever after. And as one of her best friends, you are goingto see her husband’s brother, the one you’ve been secretly seeing for the rest of their lives.”Oh shit, she’s right.“Better to cut the cord after a couple of months.”

“You’re right. I’m a mess.”

“I get it. Daniel is a great guy. I can see the chemistry between the two of you when you’re together. It’s not one-sided that’s for sure. But if you don’t think your heart can handle casual, then don’t do it.”

There’s a sudden knock at Georgia’s door and we both stare at each other. It wouldn’t be Daniel, would it? No. He wouldn’t know I’m in her room. Georgia gets up and opens the door and it’s Ava who barrels in.

“Shit, I can’t believe this is happening,” she says excitedly as she comes into the room.

“What?” Georgia asks.

“I had a coffee with Harper Rose, and she’s offered me a job, here in New York.” She squeals.

Wait, what?

“Ava, oh my god, that is … wow …” Georgia says, hugging her.

“Congrats, this is huge. Tell us everything,” I say.

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