Page 29 of Never With You
“And is this where you tell me that having self-pride and a sense of accomplishment are off-putting traits?”
“In a work environment, no.”
My back straightens. “So, outside of work, they are?”
“That’s not what I said.”
“That’s what you implied.”
“Why do you always try to pick a fight with me?”
“Why do you always say insulting things?”
“Maybe you’re too sensitive.”
“Maybe you’re insufferable.”
Amusement gleams behind his eyes. “Maybe I am.”
“Glad we agree on something.” I bite back my smile, surprised he could draw one out from me.
His eyes become a pool of brown softness. “I meant what I said. You are the best. That’s why I chose you to work on this account with me.”
A piece from the wall guarding my heart crumbles a bit.
It’s terrifying.
Without hesitation, I begin gathering up my stuff. “I think that’s good enough for now. You get started on the side tours, and I’ll start on the opening and closing events.”
Nate settles into his chair with a relaxed casualness I only dream about pulling off. There’s no denying that he makes idleness look attractive. “No need to leave. Things were just getting good between us.”
That’s exactly why I need to leave.
A strained laugh puffs over my lips. “I’ve had enough of you for one day.”
“Oh, Carly.” His charming expression puts me on edge even more. “Always so grumpy with me.”
I stand, holding my laptop against my chest. My head tilts as I draw up a tight smile. I’m doing everything in my power to convince myself his allure doesn’t work on me. “This isn’t grumpiness. It’s an aversion. Toyou.”
“Speaking of grumpiness. I got this for you.” He dives forward, opens the top drawer of his desk, grabs whatever’s inside, and tosses it to me.
I’m caught off guard by the small pill bottle coming at me, but I still manage to catch it. I turn it over in my hands, reading the label.
Midol.
My annoyed glare flips to him and his innocent smile.
Just more confirmation that he’s not anyone I could ever like, and his face is, indeed, very slappable.
@worth_traveling_to:
Starting Interstellar in three, two, one.
@girl_sees_the_world:
Same. I’m counting on you to explain this movie because I get lost in all the “time is relative” and “fifth dimension” crap.
@worth_traveling_to:
