PART 2 - CHAPTER 125

JESS

Luke stood in the doorway, a white towel wrapped snugly around his waist, droplets of water glistening over his bare torso and dark hair hanging in dripping strands around his face. His eyes widened in shock as they landed on me, a look of confusion instantly crossing his Dammit. I wanted to be so mad at him right now, but all I could think was how attractive he was, with steam still rolling off him.

Shit Jess.

Angry.

You are Angry with Luke.

He left me at the airport.

Focus.

"Jess! You are here!" he said, surprised, blinking as if he couldn't comprehend my presence.

My frustration exploded before I even had the chance to think.

"What happened!? Are you kidding me? I've been waiting for about four hours! I ended up getting a cab after Jocelyn called to say the driver would be two hours late!"

he ran a hand through

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next ten minutes to pick you up!" Luke said before grabbing my bag. "Please get in here!" He stepped aside, waiting

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sighed and gave in. I didn't want to

not my fault. It was his, but I didn't. have the energy. I was suddenly exhausted and only wanted to crawl into his arms and

didn't know! I thought you were stuck at the airport. I was just about to come get you! I thought I could be there when you arrived." Luke repeated, and I just stared at him, tiny puzzle pieces clicking into place. Jocelyn planned

and dropped to his knees in front of me. His hand snaked up my neck, and he gently lifted my head so he could look at "Jessica. You have to

finally breathed, and Luke let go of the breath he was holding. But I think your manager is the problem. Clearly, Jocelyn messed this up on purpose," I added, and Luke seemed

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up or something," He

That was her whole plan, and she almost succeeded," I pressed. Uke stood up suddenly, towering over

event and didn't even have a chance to think about

is so that we can be together. This is just us getting used to the new norm. That's all. I promise." He stepped closer again, eyes earnest, but I didn't know if I could let I shook my head, trying to blink away the sting of tears. "I don't know how to believe you when everything feels so messed

reached out tentatively, brushing a tear off my cheek. "Please. Let me

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