Chapter 184

Chapter 184

Social suicide, right on the spot!

This was the second time. First, I walked in on Hayden fresh out of the shower, and now I'd just fantasized about him-out loud-right in front of him.

I couldn't help but wonder if he did this on purpose. I'd been knocking forever, so why open the door now?

The only way to save face? Act drunk, then pretend to black out. That way, I wouldn't be the one embarrassed-everyone else would be.

"Lena, look! He is home, huh?" I said, trying to sound casual, pointing right at Hayden like I hadn't just verbally undressed him.

Lena's lips twitched. She was clearly suffering from secondhand embarrassment. "She's had a little too much to drink," she said.

"I'm not drunk," I chimed in, fully committing to the act

After all, a drunk person never admits they're drunk.

Lena pinched my waist lightly. "Oh, right, of course. You only had one glass of wine. No way you're drunk, huh?"

completely at a loss

like? My ride-or-die, my trusted BFF, throwing me under the bus without hesitation. Right in front

his gaze fixed on

anything." I stammered, already turning

Hayden's

back and vanish. "I'm dizzy. Whatever it is, let's talk tomorrow," I mumbled, practically diving into my apartment before he

the door slammed shut, Lena burst into laughter.

you've got feelings for him, you've gotta have the guts to go for it. Just break the ice already. Once those doors open and you two end up in bed, Mr. Johnston or any other CEO

shoved her, mortified. "Get out! We're done!

sheets, don't forget to

was serious about trying to

face still felt like it was on fire. I sat there, half-listening for any sound from Hayden's place, praying

was, I had actually come home to talk to him about the thugs who had comered him earlier today and what he'd found out about his

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face him after what I

I

the couch, stuck between the embarrassment, anxiety, and a mess

was stupid early-like five in the morning-and I heard a door open across

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