Chapter 5

Aria had always known what he wanted from her, but it wasn’t going to happen. She didn’t like him enough to want to go on a date with him, and after stalling for a while, she finally told him how she felt.

“You look like you could murder someone right now,”

Aria sighed as she tapped on the elevator door and waited for it to open.

“You wouldn’t believe the day I just had, Alyssa.”

“Tell me about it,” Alyssa laughed, slinging her bag over her shoulder. “I watched you come out of Mr. Montgomery’s office, and I know whatever he said to you in there pissed you off.”

Aria shrugged. “I should’ve gotten used to it by now, but I never seem to. Especially on days like this when my emotions are all over the place.”

“No one deserves to get used to that kind of treatment. But hey, it’s not like we can do anything about it. We need the money.”

Alyssa gave her a small smile before walking away.

Aria stared at her retreating figure for a couple of sec