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That is the cherry on top.
A big part of me wants to run home and confront him, but the images terrify me. There are a lot of people who would want to destroy my family. Apparently, Connor Barrett is one of them.
And I have feelings for him.
Did.
Right now, I hate him.
“You can stay here a few days, and perhaps whatever you fought about will start looking different by then,” Sienna says. “But yeah, you’ve rushed in, so maybe this is a good thing.”
Oh, it’s definitelynota good thing.
“I can’t stay here. He’ll find me,” I say, then realize what I just said.
Shit.
“Mia! Has he hurt you?” she asks, sitting bolt upright.
“No, no, I just...Connor is protective and bossy.” And probably dangerous. I never once before today thought he’d hurt me, and it makes me want to burst into tears.
Sienna sees the look in my eyes and flies around the table, pulling me into her arms. I let the tears fall and sob. The hurt, the betrayal, and my fear all come rushing to the surface.
I thought he was going to help me build a business. I thought we were going to stand at the altar and promise each other forever. Or at least six months.
Instead, I made a deal with the devil.
“Oh, babe. I’m so sorry this has happened. Do you want to talk about it? Tell me?”
I shake my head.
My phone texts again, and I ignore it. Then Sienna releases me.
“Maybe you should talk to him. I’ve never seen you this upset.”
Sniffing, I grab a tissue and wipe my eyes.
When I pull my phone out, I see it’s from Cade.
Mia, I’m sorry I’ve been a dick. Can you stop ignoring my calls and talk to me?
I sniff.
Maybe I should go home.
It’s not like they’ll marry me off to Vitale overnight. I can speak to my father and make a new plan. I need to tell them about Connor. I can’t keep this to myself. If something happens to them, I could never live with myself.
I make a decision.
You were a dick. I reply.
He sends a smiley face emoji. Then,Meet me for a drink... 7pm.
I frown.
It’s probably my best choice. I can be home in Long Island tonight if I get Cade to take me. Father is currently in Manhattan, so I’d have a few days to think about things.
Plus, Connor can’t touch me there.
