Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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I spent the whole day thinking about this question. By the time Jace came to get me in the afternoon, I still didn't have an answer, but I followed him anyway.

Habit is a tough thing. After ten years, I had gotten used to him and going home to the Johnston residence after work.

"Why aren't you talking?" Jace probably sensed my mood and started the conversation.

I was quiet for a few seconds. "Jace, maybe we should-"

Before I could finish, his phone rang. The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number, but I noticed his grip on the steering wheel tighten.

He was nervous, which was rare.

I looked at his face, but he quickly disconnected the call from the car's Bluetooth and switched to his earpiece. "Hello... Yes, I'm on my way." The call was brief. He hung up and looked at me. "I've got something urgent to handle, so I can't give you a ride home."

It wasn't the first time. Even if he hadn't said anything, I knew he was going to leave me behind. But I still hoped he might take me home first. A sharp pain hit my heart, and I held back my sadness. "Is something wrong?"

Jace's jaw tightened. He didn't answer. Instead, he stared out the window and said, "I'll drop you off up here. You can catch a cab home."

He didn't even bother to explain and had already made arrangements.

What could I say? Questioning him or making a fuss would only humiliate myself.

"Let me know when you get home... Shoot me a text." He said while parking on the side of the road.

bag and got out of

refusal to let me hear it over the car speaker, I

But I said nothing.

doing something behind my back,

before leaving in a hurry, but in the end,

he left for

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pocket. It was

where are you? Want

young and single, she had

immediately teased, "Did hell freeze over today? You always say you need to check with Jace first. Why'd you agree so

checking in with him before hanging out with Lena, afraid he'd freak out if he couldn't find

today made me realize I had become a burden to

you at the hospital or at home?" I didn't answer Lena

and

a fight with Jace?"

1. me.

friends, and I

a jerk! Saying you're 'lacking flavor'? As if he's slept

didn't comfort me. Instead, they made me feel humiliated. In all the years I'd been with Jace, we

a move on him,

me, not wanting to take advantage of me when I

they say if a man really loved a woman, he'd want