Ruby
I stared straight ahead, unmoving, even when Julian parked in front of my building. The journey had been painfully silent and awkward. The air was charged with tension so thick I swore it could be cut with a knife.
Logically, I knew I shouldn't be as hurt as I was by Julian's earlier comments. He'd made himself clear about what he wanted from the beginning. Yet, I couldn't help the sick, miserable feeling of being reminded that our relationship had no meaning.
Relationship?
I snorted inwardly. It was far from that. I'd known the man all of one week and we had s*x a few times. We were just s*x buddies. I eyed Julian from my periphery. Too bad I'd stupidly caught feelings already. My hurt feelings weren't his fault, it was mine.
“Thank you for dinner," I said politely and reached
