Having secretly begun a relationship with my best friend novel

I realized tears were silently streaming down my face . I choked out , " Yeah , it hurts . " Even though I was starting to accept what had happened , the sting of Ashley's betrayal lingered . So , as Jason cleaned my cut , I sniffled and cried . Jason wasn't sure how to comfort me . He looked worried , then sighed . " If I'd known you were such a crybaby , I would've made my move sooner and protected you from this . " " What ? " I blinked , startled by the implication . I stopped crying .

He grinned . " Don't cry anymore , okay ? " He ruffled my hair , acting like the older , protective one , even though he was a year younger . " Thank you for coming , " I said sincerely . " I owe you one . I'll make it up to you . " He chuckled . " That's not what I want you to owe me . I stared at him , speechless . He saw my confusion and smiled gently . " Don't overthink it . Especially not tonight . Just rest . I nodded meekly . Then his phone rang . It sounded like a work emergency .

He'd probably dropped everything to come rescue me . " Go , " I urged . " I'm fine . I'm so sorry for dragging you into this . " After he hung up , I added , " You didn't even get to eat dinner . I'll make it up to you . I promise . " 20 360 chapter 2 His text reply came almost instantly : [ At your service . ] I stared at the words , a strange sense of comfort settling over me .

11 288 Vouchers I thought I'd seen the last of Ashley , but the next day , he was waiting outside my apartment , shivering and pacing . I'd blocked his number , so he had no idea when I'd be home . The scene was a painful echo of his first confession . He spotted me and rushed over , grabbing my arm , then looking behind me , relieved . " I knew that Jason guy was just a prop . You wouldn't actually date him ! " I laughed in disbelief . " Ashley , are you insane ?

Let go of me , or I'm calling security . " " Ashley , I'm just looking out for you ! That Jason guy … he looks shady . He's not good for you . You used him to get back at me , fine . But stay away from him . " He was rambling , making no sense . " Looking out for me ? " I scoffed . " You're saying he's not a good guy ? If you're so concerned , why didn't you say something yesterday ? Oh , right , you had to take care of your sick girlfriend . So what's the act today ?

" He mumbled , " Emily wasn't feeling well . I couldn't just leave her alone . You understand , right ? " І I burst out laughing . " Understand what ? Understand that you want to have your cake and eat it too ? Get out of my face . " I wrenched my arm free . He tried to grab me again , but I pointed at the security camera . " I'm serious . I'll call security . You wanna spend the night in jail ? " 42.50 %