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However, when Finch lowers his eyes, I look his way to answer my question. “It’s wrong.”
I point toward the balcony doors, pinning them both with my stare. “So is breaking Madison’s heart. And that’s exactly what’ll happen if I tell her.”
Finch runs a hand over his beard, appearing troubled. “I don’t agree. Give her some credit, Dix. I really think she’ll understand. You can come back from telling the truth. But lying to her this way—you can’t.”
“That’s a risk I’m willing to take.”
Both Finch and Hunter sigh, appearing angered by my stubbornness, but I’m not budging on this as I’ve made my bed, and I’m prepared to lie in it.
“Thank you for your concern, but drop it.”
“You’re such a stubborn asshole,” Hunter declares, his tone revealing he’s given up.
I flip him off. “Thank you.”
The phone vibrating in my pocket is a godsend. As I pull it out, I see I’ve received a text from Juliet.
Are you busy?
Yes. Why?
I wanted to talk.
About what?
About us.
“It’s her, isn’t it?” Hunter asks, attempting to look at my screen.
I ignore him and turn around.What about us?
I want to know where we stand.
My stomach drops. Is she clueing on to my plan?You stand with your fiancé.
I’ve come to realize it’s not the place I want to be. Are you still seeing Maddy?
Shit. Idle hands are the devil’s plaything. Juliet must be home alone, thinking over everything I’ve said.
Yes.I decide to be honest to gauge her response.
So what am I to you?
I think the better question is, what am I to you? I’m not the one who’s engaged.
Are you with her now?
“Dixon, seriously. You need to stop this.”
But what Finch and Hunter don’t understand is that I can’t. I’ve invested far too much to stop now.
Yes.
Choose.
And there it is. Juliet is back and badder than ever. I knew breaking her would take time, but I need to step it up.
Hating myself more than ever, I reply.I’ll be there in 20.
