The Game Changer (The Perfect Game 2)

“Me too. ”

“So you set it up, and I’ll be there. ”

“Your next day off is Monday. Can we do it then?”

“I’m all yours. ”

“I’m excited for people to learn about the real us. Maybe they’ll stop being so judgmental,” I said hopefully.

“Who cares? Is it time for make-up sex yet?” He bit his bottom lip suggestively, and I instantly craved every inch of his skin on mine.

“Absolutely. ” I leaped into his waiting arms, desperately pressing my lips against his.

“Don’t forget your quarters,” he teased.

I Can’t Believe I Did That

Cassie

I hopped out of bed Monday morning filled with anticipation. The interview was supposed to take place here in our apartment, but Nora asked to see us in the office first. The request was a bit unusual, but since she was doing us this huge favor, I agreed. Not to mention the fact that I still was getting paid time off.

Tossing my long hair into a ponytail, I stared at the bags under my eyes before dabbing some concealer on them. I hurried through the rest of my makeup routine as Jack hopped into the shower.

“Do we have a new driver, or should I just call us a cab?” I cringed at bringing up the whole Matteo and driver situation.

“I never hired a new person. I’ve just been using random drivers. ”

“So, do you want to call the car company or grab a taxi?” I pressed my lips together to spread my lipstick.

“Whatever you want. I don’t really care. ”

I frowned to my reflection at Jack’s apparent indifference. “We’ll just take a cab. ” I finished getting ready as Jack got dressed and disappeared into the living area. I hated how it took him absolutely no time to look gorgeous.

By the time I got ready, I caught Jack reading online, a sour look spread across his face. I crept up behind him and tossed my arms around his shoulders before looking on the computer screen. A nasty article titled a “Home-Wrecking Floozy” was on the screen. Obviously, it was about me.

He shook his head, his hand reaching up to grab mine. “I’m so sorry, Kitten. I had no idea these were the kinds of things people were saying about you. ”

I leaned down and kissed his cheek. “It’s not your fault, babe. ”

“Yes, it is. This whole thing is my fault. No wonder you flipped out. This shit is horrible. ”

I shrugged. “None of that matters. It’s all lies anyway, and we both know it. ”

“You really don’t care?”

“I care about how you feel about me. Not a bunch of people I don’t know. At least I’m trying not to care what they think,” I admitted honestly.

I pulled Jack by the hand into the magazine offices. He had never been up there before. “Where’s your desk?” he whispered as my coworkers turned to eye us before saying hi and excitedly introducing themselves to Jack. I spotted Joey in the kitchen, hanging back and looking clearly uncomfortable, and I offered him a slight smile. He smiled back but stayed put.

I pointed toward the far wall. “Over there. I’ll show you after. ”

I rapped on Nora’s oversized door. “Come in,” she called out.

We closed the door behind us. Nora stood up and came around her desk to introduce herself to Jack. “It’s nice to finally meet you. ”

“You too. I’ve heard a lot of great things,” Jack said respectfully, and I was impressed.

“So, I know we were supposed to shoot the puff piece today,” she began, and my heart raced.