Chapter 26. Eggshells

"Wow...is this why you've been ignoring my text and calls?"

We were having our dessert and coffee while waiting for Clara when suddenly a man in probably his late forties came to our table. There was no greeting, he just went straight to asking her a question. I was annoyed, patiently waiting to let Louise answer him.

"Adam, it's not work-related, and if it is you can schedule an appointment with my assistant Cherise." She said smiling at him, and I was not liking it.

"Louise, this is my last day here. Why are you hanging around with a pretty boy when you can have me? and you should stop stuffing your mouth with that cake." He was looking at her, in a critical manner.

I was boiling on the inside, but I wanted to see her defend herself. I needed to see her value herself in front of her ex, which I just realize after she mentioned his name. She looked annoyed when he said that she should stop eating.

"Adam, this is Allen my boyfriend who will punch y