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Finley pushed open the door, even though that was the last thing she wanted to do. Then, she got out of the car and closed the door behind her. She stood there for a moment, in case Molly would get out, too, but when the car started, she backed up and watched as Molly put it in reverse and headed toward the exit. Finley wanted so badly to follow her, but she had something else to take care of first.
“India, now,” she said, pointing to the server room when she saw India walking past about ten minutes later.
“What?” India asked.
“We need to talk.”
“Where was this last night?”
“Inside,” she stated and held the door open for India, who walked in before her.
“Okay. Whatisgoing on?”
“Did you tell someone about last night?” Finley asked, closing the door behind them.
“What? No.”
“You weren’t on the phone this morning, telling someone that you were at my place?”
“Oh, yeah. I forgot. Yeah, I was. Why?”
“What did you tell them?”
“Nothing. It was my sister, Finley. I told her I want you back, but you’re dating someone.”
“Right outside the office?”
“She called me,” India replied. “What is going on here? Why do you look so pissed off?”
“Because Molly overheard you, and now, she needs to think about us.”
“Well, I didn’t say anything that should make her need to think. It’s not like we slept together, and you jumped when I tried to kiss you.Thathurt, by the way. You looked repulsed. So, thanks for that.”
“Can you just keep our crap out of the office, please?”
“Um… Hello?” India motioned with her open hands. “We’re in the office now. You just yelled at me and dragged me in here.”
Finley sighed and ran a hand through her hair.
“I’m sorry. But, India, Molly works here, too.”
“Finley, it’s not my job to make your new girlfriend feel good. Pretty sure that’s up to you. And I didn’t know she was there, okay? Had I known, I would have walked away or not talked about you at all. I’m not trying to be a jerk to Molly.”
“I know,” she said. “I’m sorry.”
“You really like her, don’t you?” India asked.
“Yes, I do,” Finley replied.
India stared at her for a minute, seemed to realize something, and then nodded.
“I swear, I didn’t say anything that I think would make her run, Finley. I just said that I still thought you and I could figure this out, but that’s me. And I said that I missed you, I think, which is true. I didn’t say that you felt the same way or anything.”
Finley nodded this time and replied, “Okay. Well, thanks for–” She shook her head. “I don’t know. Just thanks for telling me the truth.”
“I’ve never lied to you, Finley,” India said. “And I don’t want you to hurt, either. If you really like her, just give her a minute, okay? I’m sure it’s weird for her, with us working together and everything.”
“You’re givingmerelationship advice?” Finley smiled at her.
