My CEO 261

261 Is Tonight The Night?

(Winona)

"Girl, you're killing me," Lisa says, sliding the cocktail over to me with a smirk.

I take a drink and shrug.

"You're seriously trying to act all chill about this? Like, 'Oh, I'm not even sure I'll go through with it'? Come on, Winona, you've got a hall pass. Do you know how rare that is? It's like finding a damn unicorn."

"Yeah well, when it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I can't believe that Jayden won't have a problem with it later on." I don't want to set off world war three.

"It's not like he has to know."

"What if he asks me?"

"You're under no obligation to tell him anything."

"What if he says he regrets the decision?"

If he does, it's his problem. You've been honest. He doesn't own you."

I take another sip, the alcohol smooth but strong enough to warm me from the inside out. "Maybe but it's also not compulsory," I shoot back, my lips curving into a small smile.

her glass. "It is compulsory. And I'm telling you right now-if you don't explore at least one option tonight with

shouts, drawing a few curious looks from the nearby

I'll be just

"That's what I'm talking about.

either way.

a drink and whisper sweet nothings in your ear,

help the smile pulling at my lips. "You're acting

sentence."

on the menu." "Speaking of the menu..." I glance around the bar, not

is piqued. There are a few guys hanging around,

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bar meets my gaze, lifts his glass in

perking up like a cat who's spotted its next meal. "See? That guy is practically begging for your attention. He's hot, he's Interested-what more do you need?" I bite my lip, trying not to laugh. "What if I'm not ready to

me a look. "You're ready. Trust

casually, like this whole thing isn't

This isn't calculus. You're not committing to a 30-year mortgage. You're having a drink and seeing

the guy, who's now talking to his friend but keeps throwing glances my way. He's

back and smirks. "You're still thinking about Jayden,

switch and

nodding, and I can tell she's finally dialing back her excitement. "Okay, I get

is about you. You might not even do

take a deep breath, letting her words sink in. She's right, in

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