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Her eyes shift to me, and she nods. “Mr. Branson has been nothing but a gentleman and very helpful so far. Kyle’s wedding is next Saturday, so hopefully, we can pull this off.”
Nash looks us both up and down. “Well, your body language toward each other has the appearance of being a couple. I don’t know if you’re trying to practice here tonight or just getting used to being close to each other, but the energy between the two of you is definitely there. But just make sure not to bring that into the workplace. That’s all I will say on the matter.”
I instantly take a small step away from Zoey, and she does the same. I didn’t even know I was being obvious with my affection toward her.
Fuck.
Her eyes fall to the floor as Nash walks off, and I turn back to Zoey, but she doesn’t say anything to me. Simply turns and rushes for the bar.
Double fuck.
I want to go after her.
I want to tell her that it’s okay.
That we will be fine.
We can pull this fake dating thing off without any hassles.
But I don’t know if I can believe my own words.
I have feelings for her.
Strong feelings.
And maybe after what Nash has just said, she feels the same way.
But now, with Nash having a baby on the way and a wedding to plan, I have to take my position at Ensure more seriously than ever. I can’t jeopardize it. And I can’t jeopardize Zoey’s role, either.
So basically—we’re screwed.
Tahlee steps up to my side and weakly smiles. “So, you and Zoey, huh?”
I exhale and shake my head. “It’s complicated, Tahlee. We work together, and we’ve arranged this fake dating thing to piss off her ex. So it’s not a legitimate thing you’re seeing.”
She grins. “Not legitimate? Blake, the chemistry between you two isnotfake. Anyone can see that.”
While rubbing the back of my neck, my eyes shoot over to Nash, who is celebrating with Lucas and Paisley, and I shake my head. “It’s just not a possibility.”
Tahlee lets out a small laugh. “Two years ago, you being here with all of us would have been an impossibility too. Then, we were all Team Nash, and we pretty much hated you, Blake. Now you’re a part of us, and we’ve accepted you, faults and all. Just think about that when you think thingscan’thappen… when changecan’thappen. I believe if something is meant to be, it will be.”
I nudge her shoulder and smile. “Thanks, Tahlee. I know I did a lot of shit in the past, and for you guys to accept me into the fold was a big deal. So thank you. But I see what you’re saying… not everything is a lost cause.”
“Exactly. Have faith, Blake. I know Nash is strict, but even he can be turned around. He just needs a push in the right direction. If you like Zoey, don’t hold back. Time is precious.”
Time is precious.
She’s right.
Maybe I do need to act on my feelings for Zoey.
My eyes shift to Zoey standing at the bar talking to Marcel, and I appreciate how her toned body curves in all the right places.The things I want to do to her. The way the straw touches her lips as she delicately sucks on it makes my cock ache for only her. I wish her lips were wrapped around me like that.
Inhaling sharply, I need to keep my thoughts in check before I get a raging boner I can’t control. So I do the only thing I can think of—I need to talk to someone who will definitely take my thoughts away from Zoey.
So I smile at Tahlee, thank her for the chat, and approach Asher.
Time for some tech talk to occupy my mind.
