Page 2 of Married to the Boss

Chapter Two

“Say, have you seen my purse?”Cass yells from the kitchen.

“No, have you seen my keys?” I ask as I walk into the hall, I’ve been searching for them for the past fifteen minutes and I’ve not been able to find them.

I have an ultrasound this morning and I’m going to be late. Not to mention, today is going to be the first time I see Everett in almost three weeks. He continues to call every day, but so far, I’ve yet to hear an explanation as to why he’s calling or what he wants. It’s always the same things, he says that he misses me, that he loves me, and he always asks how me and the baby are.

Whenever I hear his voice it brings back a flood of memories and emotions. I can’t deny that I love the man, I think I always will. But he’s hurt me, more than anyone ever has and he can’t even tell me why. That’s what hurts the most. I’m not sure that I can forgive him for that.

“They’re here on the counter,” she yells, sounding distracted.

I glance to my left and see her purse on the floor by the door, where she always leaves it when she’s going to work. Walking into the kitchen I see her leaning against the counter, her eyes on her phone. “You okay?” I ask and she jumps up, her hand coming to rest on her chest. “Cass?”

She shakes her head. “Jeez, Say, you scared the crap out of me. You shouldn’t sneak up on people.”

“What’s wrong?” I ask her as I reach for my keys.

She frowns. “Nothing, why would there be?”

I roll my eyes. “You’re acting weird, what gives?”

She sighs. “Everett.”

I blink. “What about Everett?”

She waves her cell in the air. “He’s been messaging me.”

I groan. “Why?”

She shrugs. “He wants to make sure that you’re okay.”

I shake my head. “He can ask me. Since when did you become pro Everett?”

She glances away and I realize that she’s been talking to him for a while. “Has he told you why he didn’t contact me?”

Her lips tighten into a thin line; that means yes.

“Cass!” I growl, annoyed that he’s told her but neither of them have told me.

“He needs to tell you himself, Say, and please listen to him when he does.”

“Why hasn’t he told me? I’m the one that deserves an explanation, Cass.” Tears threaten to spill and I will them not to. I’ve cried too many tears over Everett already and I’ve promised myself there would be no more.

“I don’t know, Say, but he has a reason as to why he let two weeks go by before contacting you.”

I frown. “Is it a good reason?” As far as I can see there isn’t one.

She’s silent, which means she thinks that it isn’t a good one. “He loves you, Say.”

I give up, she needs to make up her damn mind, is she team Everett or not. “I thought he was an ass?”

She smirks. “He is an ass, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love you.”

“You make no sense.”

“I know I don’t. Listen, Say, he’s made the wrong choice but for the right reason. I know that when you hear him out, you’ll understand why and even forgive him.”

I stare at her stunned, she really has changed her tune.

“You just have to listen to what he says.”

I turn on my heel and walk out of the kitchen, I’m going to be late, and Cassie’s talking in circles, not making sense.

“Please, Say, just hear him out.”

“I will.” I shout, still annoyed that she’s been speaking to him, although I’m more annoyed that he’s talked to her before he did me. I don’t understand why he hasn’t told me everything.

Walking out of the apartment, I take in a deep breath, letting the cool air fill my lungs. It feels good to be outside, getting fresh air. I’ve been cooped up in Cass’ apartment since I got here. I’ve to meet Everett in twenty minutes and I wanted to walk to the appointment, the last thing I need is to be in close quarters alone with the man. That’ll muddle my mind and I need to have a clear head around him.

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