Irritating man!

Then I remembered I only had a few more hours before his given time would be over. Though I knew what my answer was, I didn’t think I could give him my answer when we would be locked in his office. He somehow would tamper with my head and change my decision.

So again, grabbing my phone, I messaged him.

Yes.

My phone beeped.

Yes, what? You agree you should always be beside me?

My eyes widened.

What? No! I meant, yes, I’d go out with you.

After tapping send, I typed another one hurriedly.

But don’t think of it as something else. We’ll go out together, but just as friends, not as a couple.

His jaw clenched as his eyes hardened. When his gaze snapped up to me, I held it.

Another message.

We both know that we’re anything but friends. We’re going on an actual date as a couple. And that’s final.

I mentally groaned. God! Why was it so difficult to convince him? I wanted him to agree. That was the only way I could get all my answers. BecauseI wanted to know more than what happened seven years ago. I wanted to know more about him, his past, his pains. Everything. And if I didn’t go on a date with him, he wouldn’t tell me a thing. And going on a date with him right now wasn’t possible for me. Not until I had everything settled with Warner.

And to be honest, going out with him as a couple scared me. The thought of starting something with him officially made me nervous. The fear of getting hurt held me back.

I needed him to agree. Going out as friends was the only option for me right now.

I will only go out with you if it’s just a friendly date, not something else. It’s your decision now. Yes or no.

Putting down the phone, I crossed my fingers on my lap.

Please say yes, please say yes! I needed my answers!

Gray eyes flashed as they read my message. With a vice grip around the phone, he turned it off and put it down. Not giving me another glance, he turned to the meeting.

My heart fell.

What? He won’t say anything?

But… I thought he’d argue more. Disappointment filled me as he didn’t look back at me. With his steely features, he joined the conversation.

He wouldn’t take me out with him? Yes, as friends, but what’s wrong with that? Did he already give up?

My hands itched to take back my words and surrender to his wishes, but I decided against it. I wouldn’t move from my decision this time. Letting out a huff, I turned my body away from him and focused on the meeting, not giving him any attention. Just like he did for the rest of the hour.