Echoes of Unrequited Love

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The awkward drinking session got a bit lighter when Timothy rolled

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After some small talk, Shirley ordered the server to pour the drinks. But when it was my turn, Timothy put the kibosh on it.

“Xavierȧ is still nursing a foot injury, better stick to juice,” he said, giving the server the eye. Casual as he was, there was an

unspoken assertiveness in his actions.

Obviously, I couldn’t just opt–out. With bigwigs like Hogan and Shirley around, I wasn’t in a position to stay dry.

Before I could object, Shirley chimed in, “Mr. Temple, aren’t you a bit too caring for Ms. March? I’ve never seen you so attentive to any girl before.”

After that, her eyes darted towards me, loaded with insinuation.

Timothy, all grins, looked at me and said, “Speaking of which, the reason Xaviera can’t drink is all President Stapleton’s fault, so quit stirring the pot.”

His careless tone paired with that seemingly innocent face made it hard for anyone to fault him. Shirley seemed a bit thrown off, waving her hand and saying, “Alright, alright, my bad. I’ll take a penalty drink, okay?”

she spoke, she already had her glass in hand.

said, “It’s just a joke. Don’t take it seriously, President Stapleton.”

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Look, I make one little comment about Ms. March, and Mr. Temple jumps to her defense with ten.”

tone seemed to be flirting

glanced at me and said flatly, “We owe President Stapleton for

Hogan was hinting for me to toast Shirley, probably because Timothy

the boss. But coming from Hogan, it turned into more of an order. Plus, he knew

night’s sleep, it was still a sprain, and staying away from

wise choice.

as I was, I still picked up my glass,

one for the Pinecrest Hollow trip, so here’s to you.”

to my lips when Timothy snatched

away.

exasperated, glancing at Shirley, “Here, I’ll

his head back and downed it. He shook the empty glass and said coolly, “How’s that for

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