I rolled my eyes. “I’m really not.”
“You’re from a broken home,” Melody continued like she hadn’t heard me speak.
I laughed. “Oh boy.”
“You’ve closed your heart to love.”
“I haven’t done any such thing,” I said. “I’m just not prepared to believe that every single guy I meet may potentially be the love of my life. Some men come into your life for short bursts and others may stick around a little longer, that’s all.”
“And, what category do you think your boss fits into?” Melody asked slyly.
I pursed my lips. “He’s my boss,” I pointed out. “Nothing can happen there.”
“Why not?”
Because he doesn’t know my secret, I thought to myself, and if he did, he’d probably want nothing to do with me. I didn’t say that, however. I liked Melody, but there were some things I would be taking to my grave.
“Did you miss the part where I said he is my boss?” I reiterated.
“Please,” she said, rolling her eyes. “I’ve slept with two of my bosses.”
“Melody!”
“The only reason I didn’t sleep with my third boss was because she was a woman, and unfortunately, I’m totally straight.”
I laughed. “You could write a book about your conquests.”
“And, you could write a book on how to effectively change the subject,” Melody said. “You have to admit; you find him attractive, don’t you?”
“He’s a handsome man,” I admitted. “Yes, of course, I find him attractive.”
“But?”
“But I don’t like mixing business and pleasure.”
She sighed. “You’re such a fuddy-duddy,” she complained. “Fine then, your boss is off limits and off your radar. But there are other men in this city, you know.”
“I’m aware,” I smiled.
“Then why aren’t you getting proactive about meeting some of them?” Melody demanded. “The right guy isn’t just going to fall into your lap, you know?”
“It would be so convenient if he did, though,” I sighed.
“I could set you up?”
“No,” I said immediately. “No way.”
“Why not?”
“I’m extremely awkward on first dates,” I said lamely. “And also…”
“Yes?”
“I’m not willing to have sex on the first date,” I said.
“How very old-fashioned of you,” she teased.
“If I do meet someone, I want to wait until I’m comfortable enough to s