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I stand, pulling him into a hug. “I probably won’t see you before Lily’s birthday, so keep in touch.”
He squeezes me a little harder, placing a kiss on my temple. “I’m glad to have you back,” he says into my hair, and I sigh, feeling the same.
I missed him.
“Me, too.”
“Can I take you to dinner ? Just you and me. To make things up to you?”
I bite my bottom lip. “I’m not sure, Ash. Things are crazy right now.”
His face falls, and I hate it. We have hardly seen each other since I took this job, and I’m not okay with that.
“Let me check my schedule and get back to you.”
“Don’t work too hard, babe.”
Stepping back out of his grip, I grin up at him. “You know I can’t promise that.”
After a light punch to his shoulder, I head back to my desk, ready to get this day over with and get home.
After seeing the way Charles stared at me, I am not in a hurry to see him.
Which makes me sad.
Ugh. Sleeping with my boss was such a mistake.
26
Raven
My interviews are complete,and both Priscilla and Carmen have been officially offered positions.
Reagan is with Human Resources, working on his paperwork now, and I have a meeting set for the team in two weeks so they can go through training first.
It’s been a productive day, and I’m feeling good when my desk phone rings.
“Cavendish Group. This is Raven speaking.”
“Raven, it’s Shelby,” she says.
“Hey, Shelby. What’s up?”
“Mr. Cavendish would like to see you in his office. Immediately.”
And just like that, my good mood evaporates.
I’d avoided him and thoughts of us the whole second part of the day, but this was inevitable. I can’t hide forever, and I don’t want to.
I’ve never been the type of girl who’s okay with a one-night stand. I made an exception for him, but it didn’t feel right.
This may not be able to go anywhere, but I sure as hell am not gonna run away from my actions.
I square my shoulders, straighten my bright pink dress and yellow belt, and head to get this over with.
It will only be as awkward as you make it, Raven.
I give myself mini pep talks the whole way there, but it’s no use. My hands shake at my sides, and my mouth is dry.
