Page 74 of Heatwaves

I push away from my desk as Haley knocks on the door before throwing it open. I meet her at the table on the other side of my office, sitting while she pulls the food out.

“They sent all your favorites. Fried potstickers, egg drop soup, orange chicken, and sweet and sour chicken.”

My eyes widen as I take in all the food. “Make yourself a plate, Haley, because there’s no way I’m eating all of this.”

“Thank you, Lila. I was hoping you’d say that.” She picks up the two plates she brought in, handing me one before piling hers high with food. “So you really have no idea who sentall your favorites to you? Did you start seeing someone and not tell me?”

My cheeks heat, a blush likely covering my skin as I duck my head.

“Holy shit! You did! How could you keep something like this from me?” Haley sets her plate down, the food long forgotten, as she drops into the chair next to me. “Spill.”

“There’s not much to tell.” I shrug. “I finally pulled my head out of my ass and told Wyatt I love him. Then I asked him to move in with me.”

Haley throws her head back as she cheers. “Hell, yes! That is one hot incubus, and he’s head over heels for you. It’s about damn time. So you think he’s the one who sent it?”

I shrug again. “Either him or one of my parents. I don’t know who else would send me food. Now, go take your break and eat. Forward your phone to mine.”

“I’m pretty sure you should eat, too.”

“I’m going to eat, but I can answer the damn phone if it rings. I don’t pay you enough to skip your lunch.”

She scoffs. “You absolutely do. I’m the best paid personal assistant in town, but I’ll go sitin the break room and eat if it’ll make you feel better.”

“It will.” I pile food onto my plate and pull my cell phone out of my pocket.

LILA

Did you or Dad send me lunch?

MOM

No, but if that’s something you need, I’m happy to do so.

LILA

No, thanks. Someone sent me Chinese from my favorite place. I figured it was one of you.

MOM

It was probably that incubus of yours.

LILA

I’m texting him next.

Love you.

MOM

Ilove you too.

It had been a long shot that either of them would’ve sent me food anyway. At least now I know who to thank.

LILA

Thanks for lunch.

WYATT

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