Chapter 40. Mixed Signals and Motherly Truths

Amanda’s eyes widened in shock. “You can’t be serious, Rowan! I have to be at work tomorrow.”

“You can go to work from here. Everything you need will be provided.” Rowan responded. Amanda shook her head in disagreement.

“And if you are not comfortable with that” he continued, “you can take the day off. That’s an offer I am giving you as my acting girlfriend.” Rowan teased.

Amanda snapped “you must be kidding. I never agreed to that.”

“Oh, not yet. I’m sorry. I keep forgetting that” Rowan continued to tease her. “But you should stay though. It’s extremely late.”

Amanda raised an eyebrow. “Come on Amanda, don’t fight it.” Rowan said, tapping her hand on the table.

Realizing that arguing with Rowan might be futile, she sighed. “Alright, fine, where will I sleep?”

“Where else? My room of course.” Rowan said playfully but Amanda didn’t catch the joke.

“You must be kidding,” she snapped.

“No, I am not” Rowan shook his head, still weari