CHAPTER 144

  Olivia's POV

  I stumbled into my apartment, kicking off my heels and collapsing face-first onto my couch.

  "Stupid, stupid, stupid." I punctuated each word by banging my forehead against the pillow. "Why did I say that?"

  My phone buzzed, making me yelp and nearly roll off the couch. I fished it out with trembling fingers, my heart doing gymnastics in my chest. Christopher's name flashed on the screen.

  Oh god. Here it comes. The awkward 'let's talk about feelings' text. Or worse, the 'this isn't working out' text. I squeezed my eyes shut, took a deep breath, and peeked at the message with one eye.

  Christopher: 30 minutes. Be ready. I'm picking you up for rehearsal. Wear something nice.

  I blinked at my phone screen. That's it? No mention of my verbal slip-up? No awkward conversation about feelings or boundaries? Just rehearsal plans?

  "Huh." I rolled onto my back, holding the phone above my face. "Maybe he didn't hear me?"