My Brother's Best Friend(58)
“They’re my favorite. I just got a new bouquet every day while you were gone.” It was the truth, though I didn’t get them myself.
“What a treat,” Mitch said. “You never buy yourself anything.”
I blushed, knowing what he said was the truth and knowing just exactly who bought the flowers. Megan eyed me suspiciously, but thankfully she didn’t say anything more on the subject.
“I better go,” she said. “I have a ton a work to do.”
“Bye, sweetheart,” Mitch said and I witnessed their quick kiss before they walked to their offices.
They didn’t question the flowers.
And they didn’t see the computer either.
Let’s see if anyone says anything to them.
Good to hear. I’m glad you don’t have
to defend yourself especially on your own.
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Sent from the iPhone of Devin Malone
Are you busy?
Fairly busy. I have to keep Rob and
Terry updated on my progress and
I’m slightly behind in my work.
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Sent from the iPhone of Devin Malone
That’s my fault, I think. I didn’t let you work
Friday night and I’ve kept you occupied since then.
Sorry, Dev. Get to work, I won’t bother you.
You aren’t bothering me and it is certainly
not your fault I am behind. Besides I’ve enjoyed
being occupied by you. Don’t hesitate to text if
you need me or if something happens.
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Sent from the iPhone of Devin Malone
I didn’t text him back, though. Instead I focused on the phone lines that began to ring. At least until Megan walked up to my desk around lunch.
“You going out to lunch with Mitch?” I asked her.
“Later, you want to join?”
“No, it’s okay. I don’t want to encroach on your semi-honeymoon.”
She smiled slightly.
“So what did you come up here for?”
“I wanted to talk to you about something.”
I saw her glance around at the flowers then focus on the computer Devin had bought that I hid under my desk and I knew what she was coming to ask me.
“You’re seeing someone.” It wasn’t a question, but rather more of a statement. “Is it Devin?”
I tried to play it off coolly, but she shook her head. “You can’t fool me, Christy. I thought I noticed something between you two last night and then with the flowers this morning and now that computer, I can’t help but speculate it’s him.”
My face heated and I looked down at the computer. I couldn’t say anything. What could I say? The truth? That we weren’t really seeing each other, only having fun to fool those around us and to teach me the things I didn’t know.
“You can be honest with me. I heard someone in the office say you were dating a tall, dark handsome man. Devin seems to fit that description.” When I kept silent, she continued with her observations. “Then Saturday, Devin said he had to leave for work but then you didn’t come home either from your appointment. I just deduced he went out to meet you.”
I couldn’t take the blatant truths anymore. “Okay, fine, you’re spot on with everything,” I sighed.
“I thought you hated him? Or was that just a cover for this secret you two have been hiding?”
“I did hate him, Meg. I don’t know. I was prejudiced. I didn’t want to feel something for the guy who humiliated me. But I was only trying to hide my feelings, I can’t do that anymore.”
“You love him?”
I looked down at the computer and smiled automatically. “Yes. It’s complicated though.”
She knit her brow in confusion then gasped. “You two aren’t just friends with benefits, are you?”
“No. I don’t think so, but sort of. I don’t know.” I looked at her, scared and confused.
“Why don’t you tell me what happened between you two? I’m guessing it didn’t start until after we left?”
I nodded.
“Okay, go on.”
I began to tell her the whole story and left out no important details. She already knew we had slept together, but now she knew how it happened and my feelings for him. When I was finally done, I looked to her for advice.
“This is bad, Chris.”
I covered my face and let out a frustrated groan. “I know! I don’t know what to do.”
She sighed. “Okay. Have you told Devin the truth? Does he know you love him?”