That Day When I Got Married to My Boss at the Blind Date

“Mrs. Carroll sent me to inform you guys the food is ready.” Josie mumbled sheepishly.

She was obviously lying.

Calvin laughed in his usual, unruly manner. “Ms. Warren–1 mean–my dear sister–in–law, were you cavesdropping?”

Startled by his address, Josie instinctively looked at Dexter, who remained silent.

“Don’t look at him. Dex almost tore down my turf, for your sake. I would be a fool if I couldn’t tell your relationship.” Calvin explained. Then, he cupped her face. “Besides you, I bet no one in Wavery dares to provoke Alex Lane. You’re famous now!”

Josie smiled ruefully, causing her wound to reopen. She grimaced in pain and said, “Thanks to you leaving me in the lurch, I’m disfigured now.”

Calvin laughed at her sarcastic remark. “Please don’t blame me. I need to run my business. I’m kind enough to get Dex there.”

Josie rolled her eyes and paused briefly. “I’m entrusting my brother to you. We’re even.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll discipline him properly and return an obedient brother to you in a few years.”

Calvin patted Josie’s shoulder and waved to Dexter. “I’m leaving first, then.” He closed the door thoughtfully when he left.

“Your friend is slick with words.

but stared at her. “Does it still

Josie shook her head. “I’m just worried

go to Heaven on Earth. Dexter commented indifferently while

for

fearful of Dexter. She mustered her courage and walked up to him. “Mr. Hallway threatened me

up the cigarette but fidgeted with it. “Why didn’t you call

I?” Josie

her, which caused her to flinch. She bit the bullet and explained, “I mean… You’re not. obligated to help me.

he had heard a joke. “You’ve already troubled me

different worlds. We should only take what we need from each other, but interactions more than that are inappropriate.” Josie straightforwardly conveyed her

craving for nicotine had passed, so he kept the

in the box.

happened in the

silent briefly before mumbling.

then?” Dexter’s tone was tinged with