#34

Chapter 34: Priceless

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"Because that's what you wanted me to do," I said, almost shouting. "You told me not to feel something for you and—"

"So, you do feel something for me?" he asked.

"I'm not allowed to, and I won't let myself," I said before getting the tray with me and putting it back in the pantry.

I brushed my hair in frustration. I just don't get it. Why does he always want to talk about this all the time? He was the one who told me not to romanticize him! And now, it's he's like blaming me for not letting it happen which is very ridiculous.

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It's been an hour and I don't know how will I talk to him after what happened earlier. Today, we're scheduled to go to New Jersey and visit the site.

I took a deep breath before going inside his office to remind him of it. He glanced at me for a second when he saw me enter.