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I couldn’t help but nod under his severe expression, but I knew that Will would hate cameras following him into their homes. He would never do it.
“Can I ask you why you are interested in my son?”
What do you mean, ‘why’?
William’s father looked at me.Perhaps he wondered why his son would be interested in me. I searched myself for the answer. It wasn’t hard to find, but I felt weird gushing about him to his father.
“I like being with him. He’s exciting.”
“I hope you have a little more integrity than the rest of the world. I noticed that he never made you sign an NDA.”
“So?”
He pulled a sheaf of paper from inside his jacket and handed it over. “NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT” was written at the top in bold letters. I laughed.
“Really?” I held it and looked at Mr. Pardini, hoping that he had a sense of humor.
“There is a lot at stake here. I can’t afford for you to write a tell-all book with the first publisher that approaches you. I will pay you to sign this.”
“I wouldn’t do that. I’m not my ex.”
His face reddened as he took the paper back and stared at it. “You realize that I’m your boss, right? I could have you removed from your position—I could blacklist you from any design agency in California.”
Was he threatening to fire me? “Mr. Pardini, there’s no need for threats. I have done nothing to you.”
“By the time you do, it will be too late.”
“On my mother’s head, I won’t say a word to anyone.”
He shook his head and checked his watch again.
The rest of the car ride was awkward as hell and I couldn’t wait to get out of the car, even though the thought of showing up at Will’s apartment unannounced made me feel ill.
I can’t believe he threatened me.
I opened the door as soon as the Mercedes stopped in front of the apartment, desperate to get away from Mr. Pardini and out of that suffocating car.
It was a pleasant, mild day for November and I didn’t feel cold until the wind roared down the Marina. Bodyguards were busy keeping the paparazzi at bay. As soon as they saw me, they screamed questions and waved their cameras in the air to get a shot. Shakily, I climbed the steps and wondered how angry Will would be with me. I knocked on the door as Mr. Pardini walked up the steps.
The door cracked open and Will stood in front of me, wearing ashocked look.
When I saw him, I realized how much I missed him. He wore pressed khakis and a blue button-up shirt. It was startling how much his appearance changed in a few days. The dark circles under his eyes made him look ten years older and his face looked thin as if he hadn’t eaten. I dug my nails into my palms as his eyes suddenly narrowed.
“William, don’t be rude. Open the door so we can come inside.”
His lip curled. “You brought her here without asking me?”
“I wasn’t aware that bringing your girlfriend would be a problem.”
I was thrown by the poisonous look Will shot me. “I’m just here to support you, Will. That’s it. I swear.”
Mr. Pardini lost his patience, and he slammed his fist on the door. “Don’t be stubborn. Open the door!” he barked.
“Fine.”
His father barged in as Will stepped aside and I followed. He marched for the living room and left Will and I alone.
“So, how much did he pay you?”
