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

Chapter

103

I shot a quick look at Hayden, then turned to Demi, "You're just talking crazy 'cause you're wiped out."

"I'm not talking crazy. You two are total workaholics. I feel like I can't keep up anymore," Demi mumbled, slumping into the car seat.

"Whether you can or not, you gotta hang in there. We're almost done," I said, trying to sound reassuring. Earlier today, I scoped out what still needed fixing. At the pace we're going, we should wrap this up in about ten days.

"How much longer?" Demi whined, like she couldn't survive even one more day.

"About ten days," I said after sneaking another glance at Hayden through the rearview mirror.

"Ten days..." Demi groaned, her voice dripping with defeat.

By the time we got to the hotel, Demi was out cold. I called her name a few times, but she was in dreamland. Finally, I leaned in close and whispered, "If you don't get up, I'll make Hayden carry you." "Fine, carry me," Demi mumbled, holding out her hand. I couldn't help but laugh and gave her a gentle tug. "Come on, let's move it."

Demi, barely awake, let me guide her into the elevator and up to our floor. Just as we got to our rooms, Hayden, who'd been dead silent the whole ride, finally spoke up. "Keira, I need to talk to you."

flip when he used

to care, Demi shuffled into her room without a second thought. I turned back

job," Hayden said, and all I could muster was an "Oh." I wasn't surprised at

the amusement park's lighting could technically go on without us, but there was no way they'd hit the deadline. And honestly, the quality would probably

I've got this sneaky feeling that Jace still didn't want me quitting. The fact that he hadn't pushed Hayden's company to send in a replacement kinda

after this?" Hayden's question caught me off guard. I didn't expect him to figure that

I admitted, not even trying to play it

can speed things up a

""Huh?" I was confused.

up would mean more overtime, and while Hayden and I could probably handle it, I

+25 BONUS

our schedule and still finish ahead of time," Hayden explained, making me laugh. "Are you

serious," Hayden said, his face just

no

early so you can bounce sooner," Hayden's words hit me

need. Even if we finish early, I'm not leaving until the whole park