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

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?"

was completely at a

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

gaze fixed on me. "So, what did

already turning around and pushing Lena toward

talk to you," Hayden's voice called out from behind

my head against Lena's back and vanish. "I'm dizzy. Whatever it is, let's talk tomorrow," I mumbled,

shut, Lena

kept laughing, totally unbothered. "If 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 won't

"Get out! We're done!

sheets, don't forget

to set me up

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

actually come home to talk to him about the thugs who had comered him earlier today

+25 BONUS

Chapter 184

after

I

between the embarrassment, anxiety, and

it was stupid early-like five in the morning-and I heard