The Temptress

tand me – I was still incredibly frustrated, so much so that I even texted Camela and asked her to free up some time later so I could vent my f

be it was because I had shown myself that I still possessed some self-discipli

without pausing whatever she was writing on her computer. She had no co

or green

erry's office. There was a meeting going on, and Nate wa

rted and sat d

ould be quiet today. Maybe I should text Cammy and ask her t

as just about done answering some emails, when I de

ry,

r at our secretary since 2017. Damn.

you were sorry," she burst out, and I didn't know if I was most regretful

which she returned. I knew I could drive her insane with fury when I took

and shrugged when I shook my head. "You kno

arge, and she quickl

ng, Teddy. N

t smile she gave in return. She knew about m

d I immediately opened the text, expecting it

mber. She wants t

in exas

n on it in the mail, then. Just remember to tell her n

ela. There were none. But I still had my hopes up, although

It's about th

rumbled, and combed my fingers through my hair.

'do not resuscitate'. In other words; my ex. And not even two minutes later, the famili

rk, Rita.

l made me lose my hearing. Ciara gaped in shock when I held the

POSED TO BE GOOD ENOUGH? YOU KNOW... THOUGHT THAT T

ause where Ciara and I e

DID YOU

't understand why you even have a phone, because

nored me.

O'CLOCK! AND Y

such relief you'd believe I just ba

her eyebrows high on her forehe

act

actually mar

l a good day. One by one strolled across the room and left. Only a person was left; a woman who seemed very busy trying to get Jerry to laugh. She giggled enough for the bot

ped my hands together with the eagerness of a te

dy. Here I am! What are

away to hide a laugh. The tall blonde in front of me was j

e at first sight, or s

a gesture with my hand

orry, but w

ou on my to do-list. You know... If you can handle

fing and scoffing was heard until she was w

y, where do you get that crap from?

ogl

ry said, and I suddenly smiled very

mber and he'll have something to do for the weeke

outing, although I didn't mind that they had a little fun a

ys! Back

my back from Jerry, and with that

am

ndsome. You wa

t rid of this incredibly annoying pain in

h, I

k for possible to

and grabbed her hand to lead h

our plac

son is there.

tractive than

lying about that?" s

o? Why

And she was awkwardly quiet until we

I can do this anymore," sh

the no-strings attached and all. And since we'

eel right anymore

ving all the fun while other people struggle with family issues and whose time it is to make dinner o