Chapter 5

I used to relax by driving alone late at night, but after my close encounter with Lance, I was unable to do so. How could I say no when they manufactured it clear that he wanted me back in his life at every opportunity?

Whoa, what a knucklehead!

I didn't bother to wake up my mother because she was already asleep when I arrived home. I went straight to my room and made myself ready for bed. When my phone rang and Layla's name appeared on the screen, I applied a moisturizing cream to my face. “Are you some clairvoyant or something? How did you figure out I was at home?” As soon as the call was connected, I asked her.

“Silly,” Layla said as she laughed at the other line. “So, how's it going with the job interview?”

I debated whether or not I should tell her about my previous relationship with Lance Salcedo but decided against it. Even though we had worked together for the past five years, we were not close enough to share our personal lives. “It's finished,” I r