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

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I didn't move right away. Hayden was already on the scissor lift, calling out to me, "Come on, let's go up together."

I squeezed the lollipop in my hand, debating.

He added, "We still need to check the adjustments."

It was the same excuse he used earlier to get me up there, but what had I actually seen last time?

"This is work time. Don't use work as an excuse to mess with me," I warned.

"Oh," he said, acting all innocent, but he stayed put, clearly waiting for me.

With no real way out, I got up and started walking toward him. Just as I was about to step onto the lift, he reached out to help me, but I pulled away.

But the second I put one foot on the lift, it wobbled, and I instinctively grabbed his arm.

My face heated up instantly with embarrassment, but he just looked around and muttered, "We should get this lift checked out. Why does it keep shaking?"

nothing to say to

Hayden didn't pull any stunts. Once we were on the lift, he got straight to work adjusting the lights,

phone buzzed, and Jace's name lit up the screen. I instantly

be a work call.

boss now, so I couldn't just ghost him. I stepped a little

you're so damn spiteful!" Jace barked as soon as I picked

didn't have to say more-I already knew Tanya

arrangement is totally reasonable. If there's a problem, it's because of your choices," I shot back. "You're the one who put them both here at the same time.

was probably fuming because he went silent for a few seconds. I jumped on the chance to

now. You're gonna handle her personally," Jace demanded. "Are you kidding me? Me, babysit her? What do you think she is, royalty? And what about the lighting setup at the park?" I snapped, not even trying

lift. "Jace, if you wanna be the knight who loses his head over some girl, go for it, but I'm not

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off the project lead for the amusement park. Get back

froze for a couple

I'm joking?" Jace sneered. "Don't

knew he

wave of sadness crashed over me. After Jace's betrayal, I'd pushed through the hurt, determined to see this project through and make my dream come true. But now? It seemed like that wasn't gonna happen. Maybe this was what regret really felt

help but think, 'Life doesn't always go your