★Nathan★
I had faced boardrooms full of investors, media interviews, and last-minute campaign disasters without breaking a sweat. But tonight, none of that mattered. Nothing compared to the tightness in my chest as I paced the length of my apartment, mentally rehearsing conversations that I already knew would go off script. Telling Timothy the truth felt like standing at the edge of a cliff. It was ridiculous how nervous I was. I had spent years working beside the man, traveling with him, sharing every major decision and stupid joke. He was my best friend, closer than a brother. But that was exactly what made this so difficult. Because I had feelings for his sister. I had tried to tell myself it would be fine. That Timothy would understand. That once he saw how happy Cassandra and I were
