Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Coffee spilled over the mug's edge, soaking into the carpet and leaving a dark stain. Brian glanced at the mug and let out a small "tsk." "Buddy, don't worry. Allison isn't that kind of girl."

Joshua stood there, stunned, his voice hoarse as he asked, "Did she really agree?"

Brian hesitated before replying, "On New Year's Eve, you know how it was. She saw you with Megan, and you two even joked about getting a room together. I mean, if I were Allison, I'd be upset too. She's probably just trying to get back at you or maybe she was drunk and didn't mean it."

"I didn't..." Joshua's voice was tight, "I didn't say anything about getting a room."

"It was Megan who said it. But it all sounded the same."

A moment of silence passed.

Joshua composed himself and said, "I need you to do something for me."

...

As Allison left the law firm after work, she noticed a white McLaren parked not too far away. Brian was leaning against the car, looking down at his phone, seemingly waiting for someone. Since he was at the firm's entrance, it was obvious he was waiting for her. Allison walked over, and as soon as Brian saw her, he greeted her with a cheerful smile.

"Allison, finally off work!"

"Brian, are you looking for me?" Allison glanced behind Brian. "Where's Sabrina? Didn't she come with you?"

alone today. I need to talk

"What is it?"

thoughtless of me to call Joshua over. It messed up the vibe. I'm really sorry. I've reserved a table at a restaurant and would love to treat you to

frowned slightly, "No need, Brian. I get it, it's water under the bridge now.

Brian asked

"Uh..."

just made up an excuse to decline, not expecting Brian to press further. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm

bit much? It wasn't really any of his business. As they were long-time friends, she decided

immediately thought of his buddy Joshua's sad, brooding face. He had to get to the bottom of this for

any other guy friends? How come you've never mentioned them? What's his name? What does he do? How old is he? How tall

twitched, "Brian, what's with you today? You're

out

met Brian's gaze, her expression calm, "Did he

to. Brian felt exposed, his little schemes

eyes that seemed

course not. I came on my own to apologize. It has nothing to do with

Allison remained unconvinced.

took out a set of keys and handed them over, "This is a

Please accept