Chapter 15

Kristen’s POV

I had to admit it I was freaking out just a little bit. He had asked me out. 

Okay, so maybe he hadn’t asked me out... 

But he was taking me out to a restaurant for dinner. 

Yes, it was after work, and we’d be dressed professionally, and we’d probably spend the whole night talking about the company and the recent business merger that went through, but it was still dinner… 

Alone… With Jake. I ran to the bathroom the first chance I got and stared at my reflection in the mirror. 

I was glad I had opted for the white blouse today, but I still looked like someone’s secretary. 

“Stop it,” I told myself. 

“Who cares what you’re wearing; this is not a date. It’s just an apology dinner.”

 It was hard to calm down, however, and I found myself reaching into my purse and refreshing my lipstick, and straightening out my hair as though I was getting ready for the date.

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