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Why not?
Eloise
. . .
“Come on—” I say out loud, willing her to keep going.
I shouldn’t be asking this. I shouldn’t even be having this conversation. But telling myself over and over again that she’s off limits only works if I believe it.
And right now, I don’t believe it.
Eloise
I told him I’m focusing on work.
I don’t want to mess anything up on that front.
Right. Work. That makes more sense since this isn’t new information.
Gray
Smart
I don’t know what else to say. I’m glad she’s not dating Jimmy, but her reasons why she can’t date him are the same reasons she can’t date me.
Why am I even thinking that? It’s not like it’s a choice.
Eloise
Besides, it might’ve been weird for me to date one of your teammates.
Gray
Why?
Eloise
I’d hate to do anything that might make my job awkward.
Like kissing your boss?
I contemplate typing it out and hitting send, but instead, I just text:
Gray
Your personal life isn’t my business.
Which is the opposite of how I feel.
She texts back:
Eloise
*thumbs up emoji*
I stare at the lit-up screen as it fades and tap it with my thumb to keep it awake. I don’t want the conversation to be over, but what else is there to say? Even if I did decide to date someone during the season, it couldn’t be Eloise. For a million reasons.
I don’t want to jeopardize her job. Or my focus. But really, I don’t want to risk hurting her. I have a long history of short relationships, and I knew the moment I met her that Eloise is the kind of woman you keep.
