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

"What is it?"

of me to call Joshua over. It messed up the vibe. I'm really sorry. I've reserved a table at a restaurant

need, Brian. I get it, it's water under the

plans?" Brian asked

"Uh..."

press further. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm meeting some

his business. As they were long-time friends, she decided to continue her little white lie, "A mix of

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

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

what's with you today? You're

laughed, "Just looking out for you. Aren't

Brian's gaze, her expression calm, "Did

who "he" referred to. Brian felt exposed, his little schemes laid bare. He

that seemed to

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

Allison remained unconvinced.

out a set of keys and handed them

apology. Please accept