Page 41 of Love Unspoken

My poor heart agreed with her as it broke into a million pieces.

Foolishly, when Darren had said that Amias may have a thing for me, a part of me, the stupid one, decided to believe it and maybe build a few castles in the air.

But here he was kissing his girlfriend, his hands on her waist. His eyes had been glazed over when he saw us with what I assumed was arousal.

We waited outside for what seemed like forever. While Mila talked about her Christmas plans, I barely paid attention, focusing on keeping my emotions off my face.

A lifetime later, which was about fifteen minutes, Ann came out of the office, wiping her mouth and looking like she'd just gotten laid. I felt my throat constrict.

"So sorry about that," Mila immediately said. "I wasn't thinking and opened the door."

"Oh, that's fine," Ann grinned. "Hi, Naya, how are you?"

"I'm well. And you?"

"Good. You know, your friend Darren was very rude to Nolan and Kara. You should apologize to them."

Lady, that isn't going to happen.

"Well, we should be going in," Mila said after there was a long pause.

"You should contact them sooner than later. We're off to a chalet in Switzerland end of the week for Christmas with Amias' family," she continued and pulled out a mirror from her Christian Dior bag to check her lipstick. She dropped it back inside. "It's a special holiday," she whispered conspiratorially. "Amias and I are getting engaged." She put her finger on her lips. "Don't tell anyone."

Who on earth would I tell?

Engaged? Of course, they were. I couldn't be resigning at a better time, I thought, consoling my tattered heart.

"Congratulations." Mila put a hand on her heart dreamily. "How romantic to do it in Switzerland. You should make sure to take a lot of pictures."

"His mother has hired a top photographer; his family is so excited about it, too." She looked pointedly at me as if waiting for me to say something.

"Wonderful news," I obliged. "Congratulations."

Amias opened the door. "Are you waiting for me?" he asked us.

"Yes," Mila and I said in unison.

Ann blew a kiss at him, and he looked uncomfortable as hell.

"I'll see you at home," Ann chirped.

So, they moved in together. Good to know. What the hell was he doing touching my lips when he was getting engaged to Ann and moving in with her?

Mila got her papers signed and wished Amias a Merry Christmas and added in a hushed whisper, "And congratulations."

He frowned. "For what?"

Mila just wiggled her eyebrows and left his office.

"What was that about?" Amias asked me.

I gave him a fuck if I knew shrug. I wasn't going to talk to him about his engagement. I couldn't. He was never mine, but it felt like a final blow.

Now, can you get over your stupid crush, Naya?

I didn't sit. I put a folded printed sheet of paper on his desk. He didn't unfold it.

"So, you're leaving Midas?"