I didn’t quit my job the next day.

I didn’t quit my job the next day. Instead, I pretended that nothing was amiss. Tony wasn’t very happy about it, but I was still debating what I should do. Even if I didn’t tell anyone that Tony gave me the money to start my own company, people would connect the dots, especially Janet. But she hadn’t called me in weeks. And even though I was livid with her, I missed her like crazy. And if I missed her, I knew Tony did too.
After work, I met Layla for a drink. I hadn’t seen her in a while and I missed her. She was already sitting at a table, looking at her phone. I approached her then gave her a big hug.
She hugged me back. “Are you doing okay?”
I sighed as I sat across from her. “I’ve been better.”
Layla pushed a drink closer to me. “I got your favorite.”
I took a big drink. “Thanks.”
A man approached our table then smiled at Layla. The creepiness was leaking out of him. I moved in my chair just to get away. He was eye-fucking the shit out of Layla.
“So, I was about to head out….”
Layla grabbed her drink and threw it in his face. “Fuck off.”
He closed his eyes as the liquid dripped down his face.
I froze in my chair, unable to believe that actually happened.
After he slammed his fist against the table, he left the bar.
I stared at Layla. “What was that?”
“He hit on me earlier and he wouldn’t back down. I just snapped.”
“Kyle would be proud,” I said.
“Kyle would take me on the table because he’d be so happy about it.”
I laughed. “How is it with you two?”
“Good,” she said with a smile. “I like having him around all the time.”
“Work and at home,” I said. “That’s a lot of Kyle.”
“And a lot of sex,” she said with a wink.
“I’m jealous. I wish I worked with Tony.”
“Believe me, we don’t get a lot of work done.”
“I can imagine,” I said with a laugh.
“So, how is it with you and Tony? I haven’t heard anything.”
“It’s great. I love him.”
“Wow. That was quick.”
“We’ve been together for two months,” I said. “And you’re one to talk. Didn’t you drop the L word in the first month?”
She smiled. “Maybe…”
“That’s what I thought.”
“When did you sleep together?”
My cheeks blushed.
“You’re such a whore,” she said with a laugh. “On the first date?”
“The second.”
“Oh,” she said. “That’s so much better.”
“Sometimes I think I loved him the moment I met him. The connection was there immediately. And I hadn’t gotten in laid in years. I was desperate and he delivered. And then I fell for him even more because he was such a sweetheart. If that was a mistake, it was the best one I ever made.”
Layla stared at my face for a while. “You seem really happy.”
“More than you’ll ever know. We went to California a few weeks ago and it was so romantic. I just keep falling more and more. He keeps catching me so I just let go.”
“He took you on a trip?”
“I don’t want him for his money,” I blurted.
Layla rolled her eyes. “Cassie, I know that. You don’t need to tell me twice.”
My eyes widened. “You believe me?”
“Of course I believe you. And besides, you didn’t know he was rich until you slept with him, right?”
“Yeah.”
“I feel like that’s enough proof. And you wouldn’t do that to Janet.”
“I wish she thought the same.”
She sighed. “I don’t know what her problem is. I understand her hesitance, but this situation is just stupid. She shouldn’t cut both of you out of her life.”
I played with the coaster on the table and averted my gaze. “Did she say anything about me?”
Layla shook her head. “She never mentions you.”
“Tony?”
“No.”
“I hate this,” I whispered. “I feel like a part of me is missing.”
“I’m sure she feels the same way.” The bartender brought her another drink and she sipped it. “What else is new with you?”
“I’ve been going through hell at work.”
“What happened?”
“It’s a long story,” I said with a sigh. “Basically, I’m going to lose my job.”
“What?”
I nodded. “It’s out of my hands. I’m tired of fighting it.”
“Are you looking for something else?”
I was quiet for a moment. “Tony said I should open up my own clothing line. I could be successful then get revenge on my old boss.”
“That sounds like a good idea.”
I looked at Layla. “It costs a lot of money.”
“Get a loan.”
“I could never get a loan big enough.”
“Then what are you going to do?”
I was quiet.
“Oh…”
“I don’t want Janet to think I’m taking his money because I’m using him. I’m not!”
“Now I understand.”
“I don’t know what to do. I really want to make this happen. I’ll even pay him back. But I’m scared what other people will think. I can’t lose Tony. He’s the best thing that ever happened to me. I love him. I really do.”
“I believe you,” Layla said gently.
“Then what do I do?”
“Well, it doesn’t sound like Janet is going to be changing her mind anytime soon. And she assumes you’re using him anyway. If he offered, you should just take it.”
“You really think so?”
“And you said you would pay him back, right?”
“Of course.”
              “Then you should just do it,” Layla said. “And Kyle and I can help. At Satin Magazine, we can order supplies for a discounted price.”
“Thank you,” I said.
“Of course.”
I grabbed her hand across the table. “Thank you for believing me.”
“You’re my best friend,” she said. “Of course I believe you.”
I nodded then pulled away.
“So, this is exciting,” she said with a smile. “You have to hook me up with some awesome clothes.”
“Of course I will. If I’m ever successful with this.”
“Tony’s rich so he probably knows all the right people.”
“I don’t,” I said. “He’s just educated about sports. I don’t see how he knows anyone in the business world.”
She shrugged. “You never know.”
After we had our drinks, I walked to Tony’s apartment. I didn’t tell him I was coming but I knew he wouldn’t care if I stopped by. I missed him, like I always did, and I wanted to sleep with him. I always had a good night’s rest when I was held in his arms.
When I knocked on the door, Scott answered.
“Hey,” he said.
“What are you doing here?”
“Watching the game.”
“Oh,” I said. “I didn’t know there was one on.”
“There’s always a game on.” He opened the door wider.
When I came inside, I saw Tony sitting on the couch. He jumped up when he saw me. “Hey, baby.” Tony picked me up, rubbing his nose against mine. “What a pleasant surprise.”
“I didn’t mean to interrupt. I didn’t know you were having people over.”
“You aren’t interrupting anything,” he said. “You can come over whenever you want.”
“You shouldn’t have said that,” I said with a smile. “Now you won’t be able to get rid of me.”
“It’s all part of my diabolical plan.”
“I’ll eat all your food, use all the hot water, and hog all the sheets.”
His eyes brightened when he stared at my face. A slight smile was on his lips. “That doesn’t sound so bad.”
“You say that now…”
“I’ll always say that.” He put me down then opened a drawer in his kitchen. He pulled out a key then handed it to me. “Mi casa es su casa.”
My eyes widened. “What?”
He wrapped his arms around me. “It’s your key. Come over whenever you want.”
“Uh, I can’t accept this.”
His happy expression turned dark. “You will take it. I didn’t ask if you wanted it. I’m giving it to you.”
“But this is your place.”
“Exactly. And I can do what I want.” He grabbed my purse and pulled my keys out. He clipped his onto the ring then returned it to my purse. “I never want to hear you knock again.”
“What if you’re doing something private and I just barge in on you?”
“I don’t have anything to hide, baby.”
“What if you’re watching porn?”
He laughed. “I haven’t watched porn since we got together. And I don’t suspect I ever will again. I like the real thing.”
“Well, I should give you my key too.”
“No,” he said quickly. “You don’t have to reciprocate. I just want you to have my key.”
I looked at it in my purse. It had the Rangers logo on it. So typical. “Well, thank you. That was very sweet.”
He smiled. “That’s what I wanted to hear.”
“I’ll let you get back to your game,” I said as I moved toward the door.
“Whoa, hold on.” He pulled me back. “Why did you come by?”
“Oh. Just to talk. But it can wait.”
“Is everything okay?”
“Yeah.”
He caught my saddened expression. “Let’s go in my room.”
“No,” I said quickly. “Enjoy your game.”
“Watching it isn’t going to change the outcome of the score. I either win or I don’t.” He pulled me toward his bedroom then shut the door. “What’s up?”
“I was hanging out with Layla.”
“How did that go?” he asked as he sat on the bed.
I moved to the spot beside him. “I told her about the clothing line idea.”
“What did she say?”
“She’s supportive.”
“And she doesn’t think you’re a gold digger?” he asked.
“No.”
“She sounds like better friend than Janet.”
I didn’t have a response to that.
“So, that means we’re really doing this.”
“I’ll pay you back.”
He rolled his eyes. “If that makes you feel better about taking my money, then fine.”
“It does.”
“I’m glad you’re pursuing this.”
“Only if I don’t lose you.”
“You won’t,” he said as he held my hand.
“That’s all that matters to me.”
He caressed my knuckles with his thumb. “So, I have a few ideas to destroy your boss. My favorite idea is paying the company to fire her and ruin her reputation. Then, I’d pay every other major fashion company to not even interview her.”
Even though I hated my boss, I didn’t like that idea. “She has a family.”
“So?” he snapped. “She threatened to do the same to you. I have a feeling she isn’t bluffing.”
“But…she’s been working there for twenty years.”
“Again, what’s your point?”
“That’s just…I can’t do that.”
He narrowed his eyes at me. “Are you being serious?”
“I can’t do that to her.”
“Even though she would do the same to you?”
“I just can’t.”
He sighed.

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Saya tidak keluar dari pekerjaan hari berikutnya. Sebaliknya, aku berpura-pura bahwa tidak ada yang salah. Tony tidak sangat bahagia tentang hal itu, tapi aku masih sedang berdebat apa yang harus saya lakukan. Bahkan jika saya tidak tahu siapa pun bahwa Tony memberi saya uang untuk memulai perusahaan saya sendiri, orang akan menghubungkan titik-titik, terutama Janet. Tapi dia belum menelepon saya dalam minggu. Dan meskipun aku sangat marah dengan dia, aku merindukan dia seperti gila. Dan jika aku merindukan dia, aku tahu Tony Apakah terlalu.Setelah bekerja, saya bertemu Layla untuk minum. Aku tidak melihatnya dalam waktu dan aku merindukannya. Dia sedang duduk di meja, memandang teleponnya. Aku mendekatinya kemudian memberinya pelukan.Dia memeluk saya kembali. "Anda baik-baik saja?"Saya menghela napas saat aku duduk di padanya. "Aku sudah lebih baik."Layla mendorong minuman lebih dekat kepada saya. "Aku punya favorit Anda."Aku mengambil minuman besar. "Terima kasih."Seorang mendekati meja kami kemudian tersenyum Layla. Menyeramkan bocor keluar dari padanya. Aku pindah di kursi saya hanya untuk melarikan diri. Ia adalah mata-fucking kotoran keluar dari Layla."Jadi, saya adalah tentang untuk pergi..."Layla menyambar minuman nya dan melemparkannya di wajahnya. "Fuck off."Dia memejamkan mata sebagai cairan menetes wajahnya.Aku membeku di kursi saya, tidak bisa percaya bahwa benar-benar terjadi.Setelah ia membanting tinjunya terhadap tabel, ia meninggalkan bar.Aku menatap Layla. "Apa itu?""Dia memukul pada saya sebelumnya dan ia tidak akan kembali ke bawah. Aku hanya tersentak.""Kyle akan bangga," kataku."Kyle akan membawa saya di atas meja karena dia akan sangat bahagia tentang hal itu."Aku tertawa. "Bagaimana itu dengan kalian berdua?""Baik," katanya dengan senyum. "Saya suka memiliki dia di sepanjang waktu.""Kerja dan di rumah," kataku. "Itulah banyak Kyle.""Dan banyak seks," katanya dengan mengedipkan mata."I 'm cemburu. Saya berharap saya bekerja dengan Tony.""Saya percaya, kita tidak mendapatkan banyak pekerjaan yang dilakukan.""Aku bisa membayangkan," kataku dengan tertawa."Jadi, bagaimana itu dengan Anda dan Tony? Saya belum mendengar apa-apa.""It's great. Aku mencintainya.""Wow. Itu cepat.""Kami sudah bersama selama dua bulan," kataku. "Dan kau bicara. Tidak Anda drop L word dalam bulan yang pertama?"Dia tersenyum. "Mungkin...""Itu adalah apa yang saya pikir.""Kapan tidur Anda bersama-sama?"Tersipu pipiku."Kau pelacur," katanya sambil tertawa. "Pada kencan pertama?""Yang kedua.""Oh," katanya. "Itu jauh lebih baik.""Kadang-kadang saya pikir aku mencintainya saat aku bertemu dengannya. Sambungan ada segera. Dan saya tidak mendapat tahun diletakkan di. Saya sudah putus asa dan ia disampaikan. Dan kemudian aku jatuh untuknya bahkan lebih karena dia seperti kekasih. Jika itu adalah kesalahan, itu yang terbaik yang pernah saya dibuat."Layla menatap wajah saya untuk sementara waktu. "Anda tampaknya benar-benar bahagia.""Lebih dari yang Anda akan pernah tahu. Kami pergi ke California beberapa minggu lalu dan itu begitu romantis. Aku hanya terus jatuh lebih dan lebih. Dia terus menangkap saya jadi aku hanya membiarkan pergi.""Dia membawa Anda pada perjalanan?""Saya tidak ingin dia untuk uang," Aku berkata.Layla memutar matanya. "Cassie, aku tahu bahwa. Anda tidak perlu mengatakan dua kali."Mataku melebar. "Anda percaya saya?""Tentu saja saya percaya Anda. Dan Selain itu, Anda tidak tahu dia kaya sampai Anda tidur dengan dia, benar?""ya.""Saya merasa seperti itu adalah bukti cukup. Dan Anda tidak akan melakukannya untuk Janet.""Saya berharap dia pikir sama."Dia menghela napas. "Aku tidak tahu apa masalahnya. Saya mengerti keragu-raguan dia, tapi situasi ini hanya bodoh. Dia tidak boleh memotong Anda berdua dari hidupnya."Aku bermain dengan coaster di atas meja dan mengalihkan pandangan. "Apakah dia mengatakan apa-apa tentang saya?"Layla menggelengkan kepalanya. "Dia tidak pernah menyebut Anda.""Tony?""Tidak.""Aku benci ini," bisikku. "Saya merasa seperti bagian dari diriku hilang.""Saya yakin dia merasakan hal yang sama." Bartender membawa minuman lain nya dan ia menghirup. "Apa lagi baru dengan Anda?""Aku sudah terjadi melalui neraka di tempat kerja.""Apa yang terjadi?""Ini adalah sebuah cerita panjang," kataku dengan desahan. "Pada dasarnya, aku akan kehilangan pekerjaan saya.""Apa?"Aku mengangguk. "Hal ini keluar dari tangan saya. Aku lelah pertempuran itu.""Apakah Anda mencari sesuatu yang lain?"Saya sangat tenang sejenak. "Tony mengatakan saya harus membuka garis pakaian saya sendiri. Aku bisa menjadi sukses kemudian membalas dendam pada bos saya tua.""Yang terdengar seperti ide yang baik."I looked at Layla. “It costs a lot of money.”“Get a loan.”“I could never get a loan big enough.”“Then what are you going to do?”I was quiet.“Oh…”“I don’t want Janet to think I’m taking his money because I’m using him. I’m not!”“Now I understand.”“I don’t know what to do. I really want to make this happen. I’ll even pay him back. But I’m scared what other people will think. I can’t lose Tony. He’s the best thing that ever happened to me. I love him. I really do.”“I believe you,” Layla said gently.“Then what do I do?”“Well, it doesn’t sound like Janet is going to be changing her mind anytime soon. And she assumes you’re using him anyway. If he offered, you should just take it.”“You really think so?”“And you said you would pay him back, right?”“Of course.” “Then you should just do it,” Layla said. “And Kyle and I can help. At Satin Magazine, we can order supplies for a discounted price.”“Thank you,” I said.“Of course.”I grabbed her hand across the table. “Thank you for believing me.”“You’re my best friend,” she said. “Of course I believe you.”I nodded then pulled away.“So, this is exciting,” she said with a smile. “You have to hook me up with some awesome clothes.”“Of course I will. If I’m ever successful with this.”“Tony’s rich so he probably knows all the right people.”“I don’t,” I said. “He’s just educated about sports. I don’t see how he knows anyone in the business world.”She shrugged. “You never know.”After we had our drinks, I walked to Tony’s apartment. I didn’t tell him I was coming but I knew he wouldn’t care if I stopped by. I missed him, like I always did, and I wanted to sleep with him. I always had a good night’s rest when I was held in his arms.When I knocked on the door, Scott answered.“Hey,” he said.“What are you doing here?”“Watching the game.”“Oh,” I said. “I didn’t know there was one on.”“There’s always a game on.” He opened the door wider.When I came inside, I saw Tony sitting on the couch. He jumped up when he saw me. “Hey, baby.” Tony picked me up, rubbing his nose against mine. “What a pleasant surprise.”“I didn’t mean to interrupt. I didn’t know you were having people over.”“You aren’t interrupting anything,” he said. “You can come over whenever you want.”“You shouldn’t have said that,” I said with a smile. “Now you won’t be able to get rid of me.”“It’s all part of my diabolical plan.”“I’ll eat all your food, use all the hot water, and hog all the sheets.”His eyes brightened when he stared at my face. A slight smile was on his lips. “That doesn’t sound so bad.”“You say that now…”“I’ll always say that.” He put me down then opened a drawer in his kitchen. He pulled out a key then handed it to me. “Mi casa es su casa.”My eyes widened. “What?”He wrapped his arms around me. “It’s your key. Come over whenever you want.”“Uh, I can’t accept this.”His happy expression turned dark. “You will take it. I didn’t ask if you wanted it. I’m giving it to you.”“But this is your place.”“Exactly. And I can do what I want.” He grabbed my purse and pulled my keys out. He clipped his onto the ring then returned it to my purse. “I never want to hear you knock again.”“What if you’re doing something private and I just barge in on you?”“I don’t have anything to hide, baby.”“What if you’re watching porn?”He laughed. “I haven’t watched porn since we got together. And I don’t suspect I ever will again. I like the real thing.”“Well, I should give you my key too.”“No,” he said quickly. “You don’t have to reciprocate. I just want you to have my key.”I looked at it in my purse. It had the Rangers logo on it. So typical. “Well, thank you. That was very sweet.”He smiled. “That’s what I wanted to hear.”“I’ll let you get back to your game,” I said as I moved toward the door.“Whoa, hold on.” He pulled me back. “Why did you come by?”“Oh. Just to talk. But it can wait.”“Is everything okay?”“Yeah.”He caught my saddened expression. “Let’s go in my room.”“No,” I said quickly. “Enjoy your game.”“Watching it isn’t going to change the outcome of the score. I either win or I don’t.” He pulled me toward his bedroom then shut the door. “What’s up?”“I was hanging out with Layla.”
“How did that go?” he asked as he sat on the bed.
I moved to the spot beside him. “I told her about the clothing line idea.”
“What did she say?”
“She’s supportive.”
“And she doesn’t think you’re a gold digger?” he asked.
“No.”
“She sounds like better friend than Janet.”
I didn’t have a response to that.
“So, that means we’re really doing this.”
“I’ll pay you back.”
He rolled his eyes. “If that makes you feel better about taking my money, then fine.”
“It does.”
“I’m glad you’re pursuing this.”
“Only if I don’t lose you.”
“You won’t,” he said as he held my hand.
“That’s all that matters to me.”
He caressed my knuckles with his thumb. “So, I have a few ideas to destroy your boss. My favorite idea is paying the company to fire her and ruin her reputation. Then, I’d pay every other major fashion company to not even interview her.”
Even though I hated my boss, I didn’t like that idea. “She has a family.”
“So?” he snapped. “She threatened to do the same to you. I have a feeling she isn’t bluffing.”
“But…she’s been working there for twenty years.”
“Again, what’s your point?”
“That’s just…I can’t do that.”
He narrowed his eyes at me. “Are you being serious?”
“I can’t do that to her.”
“Even though she would do the same to you?”
“I just can’t.”
He sighed.