Page 33 of Forever After All

I can't help but feel a little hurt, so I decide not to reply further.

Thursday

Carter: We should probably talk, Alice.

Me: Okay.

Carter: I'm sorry, I've been really MIA. Not intentional I promise. Just had some stuff to figure out.

Me: Let me know when you want to talk.

Carter: Do you want to come over tomorrow?

Me: Sorry—I'm working late tomorrow and I'm working over the weekend too. Got to prep for a big meeting next week.

Carter: Next week then?

Me: Sure, big guy.

Carter: Be good.

Me: Never. *devil emoji*

Friday

Carter: Sure I can't encourage you to skip out on work tonight?

Me: I'm sure.

Carter: I'll make it worth your while.

Me: But then I wouldn't get to trawl through all of this paperwork. *sends a photo of a desk*

Me: Hard pass on your offer. This is much more fun.

Saturday

Carter: Good morning, Alice. I hope you're not being worked too hard this weekend.

Does he not realise about the giant innuendo? I smile at my phone, trying not to see the filthy side of his message.

Me: Depends who you ask!

Carter: I know how hard you love to work.

Me: You have no idea.

Carter: Oh, I do.

Me: Remember three days ago when you said we needed to stop?

Carter: Sorry *angel emoji*

Sunday

Carter: One day left until you're free.

Me: You realise tomorrow is Monday, right?

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