Chapter 4Ended Up Back In My Ex’s Bed

Nate’s jaw dropped.

“Dude, you and my cousin… that’s why she was so down a while back. She locked herself in her room, barely talking to anyone.”

I never imagined she’d be upset over me. I figured I was just another guy among those coded names on her phone.

“Getting dumped sucks for everyone. It’s no big deal,” I shrugged.

The next day, I was back to work, needing to find a plumber and get my apartment fixed. But I had to rush out for an important project meeting first.

When my team arrived, who was there to meet us but Veronica herself.

My heart froze, but there was no way out.

“This project’s under a tight schedule,” she said, coolly professional. “We’ll need frequent meetings, and I’ll have to confirm some requirements with you directly.”

I nodded. “Got it. We’re committed.”

She turned to me. “Ethan, would you come to my office to discuss a few details?”

I followed her in. Her office was elegant, with a clean, minimal style that didn’t quite match the carefree girl I used to know. Her business suit fit her perfectly, a picture of authority.

She ran through the project, and I responded as best I could. Then, suddenly, she shifted the topic.

“This project will mean late nights. Won’t your girlfriend mind?”

I shook my head.

For some reason, I couldn’t stop myself. “You’ll be working with us, too. Won’t your boyfriend mind?”

She gave me a lazy smile.

“Oh, he’s got a bit of a temper—pretty possessive.”

I couldn’t help but think she meant Brad. A bitter feeling rose up in me.

“Maybe you shouldn’t stay so late, then,” I muttered. “I can catch you up in the morning.”

She studied me for a moment, then got up and sat right next to me.