Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Joshua chuckled, "Oh, really? I have to disagree. If someone turns you down once, they're likely to do it again-no feelings mean no feelings. But if you've loved once, you can fall in love again, because love is love, and not loving is simply not loving."

Watson's lips tightened, and his eyes were dark and unreadable, like a bottomless pit.

"Mr. Fisher, are you really that sure of yourself?" Watson replied with a cool edge. "How does a heart heal after being broken? When you give everything to love someone, only to be hurt deeply, who would be foolish enough to offer a second chance to be hurt again?"

Joshua's smile faded, and he fell silent.

The elevator soon reached the basement parking lot. The doors slid open.

Joshua stepped out first, with Watson following slowly, his face composed. Alright, Joshua, let's see how this plays out.

After work on Friday, Allison tidied up her desk and headed out, bumping into Watson along the way.

Watson looked calm as he said, "Allison, there's something I need to clear up with you, or it'll just keep bothering me."

"What's up?" Allison asked.

"It's not the best place to talk here," Watson suggested. "Want to take a walk in the park nearby and chat?"

Seeing the seriousness in Watson's expression, Allison hesitated before nodding, "Sure."

was late April, and the days

last glow of sunset was fading. The

wore a light gray suit, her long hair pulled back, with a few strands catching the evening breeze, giving her a casually elegant

breath hitched

walked beside her, the two moving in step, as Allison looked straight ahead, oblivious to the affection

want to talk

aunt trying to set us

for a

I never had those

and I didn't

things awkward for you," Watson said apologetically. "I you

want this to come

thought it best to

up."

out a small sigh of relief, "Since you feel the same,

"Worried about what?"

glad we're on the same page-as colleagues

voice was gentle, "If my aunt tries setting us up again or invites you out, feel free