Page 81 of See Me

Cassie taps her finger on her chin. “That’s actually not a bad plan. The make him fall for you part. Not necessarily to leave his ass, and definitely no stabbing,” she looks at Ashley, “but you might get to see the real person underneath, at least. Then you can decide if you exact revenge and dump him, or maybe it’ll actually work out.”

“Thanks for joining us for lunch, Little Miss Walk off Into the Sunset.” Ashley rolls her eyes and reaches for the fork Alex holds out of her reach.

Jen sits back with a grin. “Don’t all those books you read end with a happily ever after?”

Ashley narrows her eyes and tsks.

Jen’s mouth drops open. “You love love.”

Ashley crosses her arms over her chest. “I do notlovelove,” she mocks.

“Can we put a pin in Ashley for now?” Cassie asks.

“She needs a good pinning if you ask me,” Alex mumbles.

“Guys, sweet biscuits on a bike. Can we get back to the emergency, please,” Cassie says.

“So, what do you guys think?” I ask as I chew my cuticles.

“I mean, if you’re going to play the part, might as wellplaythe part,” Jess says.

“So, should I do the get him to fall for me part? Or just sleep with him and bank orgasms like a sex camel?”

“This whole lunch has been really weird,” Jen laughs.

“Break’s over,” Tomi snaps as she drops the bill on the table.

“We didn’t even order food yet,” Ashley says. “Because you dropped off the drinks and never came back.”

“Her break’s over, she can serve you.” She walks away flipping her hair over her shoulder.

“Did those flowers just wilt as she walked by?” Alex scrunches his nose and shivers. “She gives me the ick.”

“Guaranteed she’s had the ick.” Jen nods.

I stand and slide my chair in. I pull out my notepad. “Okay, give me your food orders and advice.”

“Chicken caprese salad and fuck him, please. Take notes. And maybe a video,” Alex says. I roll my eyes and write down his order.

“Caesar salad and mozzarella sticks and seduce his ass until he loves you, then book a flight out of town,” Ashley says as she tears her straw wrapper.

“Oookay then.” I write down her order, shaking my head.

I turn to Cassie. “Jess and I will split a cheese pizza and we think you should try to get to know him. Give him a chance. And if sleeping with him happens, go for it.” Jess nods her agreement.

“Got it. Jen?”

She taps her chin. Opens her mouth and then closes it. We’re all waiting for her answer. All eyes are on her. I see Benny turn around on his stool and my stomach drops as I realize he was privy to the whole conversation.

“Is the chicken salad good?” Jen asks.

We all just stare at her. “Uh, yeah. It’s amazing,” I say, brows drawn down in confusion.

“Okay, I’ll have that.” She snaps her menu closed and hands it to me. She looks around at everyone staring at her.

“And?” I ask.

“Oh, you should definitely fuck him.” She smiles and nods.

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