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.

swirling the ice in her glass. "It is compulsory. And I'm telling you right now-if you don't explore at least one option tonight with at least some hot pashing, I'm disowning

invested enough!" she practically shouts, drawing a few curious looks

"Tonight, I'll be just keeping my options

forward, practically vibrating with excitement. "That's what I'm talking about. Keep your options

myself either way. I'll know if it

and whisper sweet nothings in

my eyes, but I can't help the smile pulling at my lips. "You're acting like I'm signing

sentence."

prison sentence, just with cuter bed sheets and better food. I'm just trying to make sure you go in knowing you've seen everything else on the menu." "Speaking of the menu..." I glance around the bar, not entirely convinced I want to dive into

piqued. There are a few guys hanging around, definitely giving off the right

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gaze, lifts his glass in a silent

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

Trust me.

shrug, casually, like this whole thing

in, voice low and teasing, "you need to stop overthinking. This isn't calculus. You're not committing to a 30-year mortgage. You're having a drink and seeing where it

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

smirks. "You're still thinking about Jayden, aren't

"Obviously. I'm not just flipping some switch and turning off everything we've been through. It's not that

tell she's finally dialing

Jayden. This is about you. You might not even do it with anyone tonight, but at least

She's right, in

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