Winning My Ex-Crush
lla'
issue box on the table. My hand supported my ch
coffee." Jessy handed me an
s," I said with
you so. Baumer is such a perfectionist; she'll pro
accepted me as her model, even though my dark under-eye cir
really likes you. You're her ideal type of m
uldn't be forced to change, even if it would help my career as a model. Un
Jessy, sitting across from me, imm
goes." I took a
ed? I thought you went on a dinner date with Tom last
itting session. Upon arrival, Jessy came and informed me that the fitting had been rescheduled for
t was left in his apartment. Jessy had called my num
night were a huge mistake, I couldn't avoid Laird, as he
ut Jessy's gaze remained fixed on me. I took a deep breath, prepari
his office. It turns out he was having sex with his secretary. We br
I told you he was a big mis
that I feel like my dignity is being trampled on." I swirled
obviously underestimating us. It's a good thin
angel descending from heaven to save you?" This time, he raised
not q
ght to Jessy. Sometimes he laughed, sometimes he took
ow
ts, Jessy could only utter one word. Then he turned his head
more. You know, like two old acquaintances meeting at a club and feeli
hat you were childhood friends in Boston, I feel like he
d me. Then we also never communicated again." I stirred m
I feel like everything doesn't matter anymore. Years of effort to humilia
the table. Suddenly, Jessy's phone rang again, and I immediately sat up straight upon hearing it.
aid. I turned my back
ed with his charmi
his seat and quickly mo
" he said, his ey
you guys. I have other matters to attend to. Ok
me with a faint smile and an intense gaze. He then sat in the chair in front of
still wearing the same
or my work this morning," I sa
." Laird nodded as h
aird," I said
ure you left, not because you w
se not," I said,
ll of this. I should have avoided it, rearranged my plans, and scheduled
n't r
me." Laird smiled crookedly, his eyes gleam
." My voice trailed off, and I realize
all
tly curse myself. I had told myself multiple times that this was
h. I know a delicious Japa
I need a shower,"
you to your apartment first,"