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His eyes narrow slightly, but after a few long, tense moments, his features relax, and he shakes his head, chuckling. “Let’s get out of here.”
While the atmosphere isn’t quite as tense as it was moments ago, he still seems off. Lost in his own head.
What could he be thinking about? I wish I knew.
“You okay?” I ask, and he grunts. I chuckle awkwardly. “Is that a yes, Cassidy? I’m just fine?”
He turns to me and smirks, looking more like himself.
“Have I told you that you’re a smart-ass?”
I smirk, but don’t say anything, turning to the front and enjoying the ride.
We’re on the road for twenty minutes before his phone pings.
“Will you check that to see who it is?” he asks.
I’m surprised by his request, but I pick it up to find he doesn’t even bother with a password.
“Really?” I ask, lifting it into the air. “Do you know how dangerous this is? If you lost this, someone would practically have access to your entire life.”
He lifts one brow, looking at me out of the corner of his eyes, one side of his lips tipped up.
“I don’t leave that lying around anywhere.”
I half roll my eyes. “Doesn’t matter. You need to lock this down. As your executive assistant, I demand it.”
He sighs. “Now you’re my executive assistant?”
“I prefer it to assistant. That’s below me,” I joke, but he doesn’t laugh.
Back is the mercurial Aiden, complete with a scowl and a tight grip on the wheel.
What’s his deal?
“If I’d have known how bossy you were gonna be, I would’ve chosen someone else.”
“No, you wouldn’t,” I respond. His comment stings, but I won’t let him know I’m hurt. He might be in a mood, but it doesn’t mean he has to act cranky with me.
“What?” He turns his head toward me quickly before turning back to the road.
I shake my head and plaster on the fakest smile I can muster. “Nothing. I didn’t say anything. I’m just hungry.”
Aiden nods, and one mile up the road, he pulls off the highway, heading toward a row of food options.
I don’t call him out on his attitude because, with my luck, he’d turn it around to teach me some sort of lesson. He’s very back-and-forth today, and I have to wonder if he’s on edge about taking me to his home. I can’t be the only one feeling a bit nervous about this step.
Fake relationship or not, his private space has never been shared. Ever.
“Can’t have you starving. It’s not good for anyone to go without food.”
My chest is heavy with the weight of his words, and my stomach dives. Knowing our pasts, what he’s just said is from experience. I know how much he means every word he’s just spoken.
This short trip has already pulled on my heartstrings, which just has me questioning this whole thing more and more.
Too late now, Cass.
The Jeep takes a left into a little café. “This is one of my favorites. They have great sandwiches.” He pulls into a spot and shuts off the car. “We can discuss the specifics of what your new position will include. Some of the stuff…” He pauses, and I know this is hard for him. He’s not used to telling anyone.
