Chapter 82

Beth’s POV

Joe and I had just finished a shoot for a new perfume ad on the beach. We were loading our things into the car, ready to head home, when his phone pinged for the third time. He quickly texted back with a smile.

“Is that your new boyfriend texting you?” I asked as I climbed into the car. He started driving towards the packhouse.

“I don’t have a boyfriend,” he replied, a blush creeping across his cheeks, his eyes still focused on the road. He has been seeing someone, but he has been strangely secretive about it.

“Keiji?”

“No, we’re finished. However, we’re on good terms now.”

“Then who? You’ve been blushing and smiling a lot when you look at your phone. Spill the beans!”

“It’s just Ael,” he shrugged.

“Ael?” I asked, intrigued.

“Yes,” he said, glancing at me with a smirk. My eyes widened in realization. Just a few weeks ago, Joe had complained about Ael’s behavior, saying he was rude to his fuck buddies and they ha