Page 48 of Mr. Big Mistake
I walked past my brother, bickering with Roxy, and headed to the guest bedroom. Where Kelly insisted on staying. I mean, I couldn't blame her. But, part of me was disappointed that I wouldn't be waking up to her every morning. Man, what a rush that had been. What a wonderful memory that was for me.
“Just drop it,” Kelly said flatly.
I placed the box on top of the dresser before backing towards the doorway.
“Do you need anything? Are you hungry? Or thirsty?” I asked.
“If I am, I know where your kitchen is now.”
I nodded slowly. “Would you like some takeout for tonight? You know, to take it easy?”
“What I’d like is for you to leave me alone. Thanks.”
I turned to walk out of the room and found Clint behind me, pursing his lips. I glared at him before I charged back down the hallway, ready to remove myself from the situation completely. Maybe Kelly could stay here, and I’d take a vacation somewhere. We could forge and lie on the weekly reports and get out of the mess without ever having to see one another.
Then again, if we’re caught, we’re in bigger trouble.
“You got anything else!?” Roxy yelled.
Clint grunted. “Nope. I got the last one. She’s all emptied out.”
Roxy sighed. “Awww, look at this room. It’s so big. And roomy!”
“That’s usually what a room is, yes,” Kelly hissed.
“But, I mean, look at it. The flowers he set out for you. The decorative towels. The desk! That desk is new. I know new furniture when I spot it. He pulled all of this together for you at the last minute. Isn’t that nice?”
Clint turned around and looked at me, chuckling as I rolled my eyes.
“I don’t give a shit what he did. I just want to get through these next four weeks,” Kelly said.
Roxy tried to console her. “Girl, just try to look at the bright side. There’s no sense in both of you being miserable, especially with this condo. I mean, look at the view you’ve got from your desk! That’s all of Vegas, girl. And he’s got a balcony.”
“With a hot tub!” I declared.
Clint barked with laughter. “Like that’s getting you out of this.”
“You can leave now. Thanks for your help,” I said.
Kelly poked her head out of the room. “He can stay as long as he likes.”
I rolled my eyes. “And here I thought you didn’t want to act like we were married.”
“Don’t you give me lip.”
“Then, don’t sass me like I’m your husband.”
Clint cackled. “Joke’s on you, then.”
I pointed at him. “You. Out.”
Kelly fought me on it. “He stays.”
And before I could catch myself… “I’ll throw you out, too, if you keep on like that.”
Everyone came to a dead standstill while Clint shook his head. He made his way for the elevator as Roxy’s jaw fell to the floor, and I watched Kelly slink back into her room. Fucking hell, seriously? Did no one see the situation it was puttingmein?
Roxy stared at me. “I’ll be back tomorrow. Try not to toss her out a window.”
