Chapter 3

“I like you, Liam, but I’m your boss,” Jake replies.

“See, that’s why the timing is perfect. I’m leaving in the New Year, so in about a week, we’ll be having a little going away party. I said they could just say good-bye at the Christmas party if they thought I needed a going away, but a few people are insisting I need my own. So this is my last Christmas here,” Liam says in a rush.

“So I won’t be your boss for much longer?” Jake likes having power over the people he’s with. He likes to dominate, but he wouldn’t want to have an unfair amount of power over a partner. He doesn’t want to be the boss who takes advantage of his position over someone who works for him.

“Exactly. So I thought it was a good idea to let you know I was interested now,” Liam says shyly.

“You have a new job?” Jake asks, curious.

“Yeah. I’m starting as a teacher’s assistant. Teaching is what I’ve always wanted to do.”