The Chase: Briar U

“A woman isn’t defined by her boyfriends. She’s defined by her achievements. And her shoes.”

I’m gone for this girl.

But I never felt truly alive until Summer.

And I’m still debating it when Fitz enters my bedroom without knocking and levels me with two husky words.

“Don’t go.”

Absolutely not,” I say cheerfully. “She’s a big girl, and she’ll get over it.”

“I know. And I love you for it

“Life isn’t fair.” My voice cracks. “But I appreciate you coming out here to check on me. I really do. You’re a good guy, Ben. Thank you.”

The fucker doesn’t throw a punch.

He knees me in the balls.

Yeah, I am. So for chrissake, stop trying to break up with me. Stop worrying about this job. Just stop and kiss me.”

You still don’t get it, do you? You didn’t cost me a job. Kamal Jain cost himself an employee. I’m a good designer. I’ll find something else, I promise. But I’ll never find another you.”