AVERY “Can we go straight to business already?” I asked, unable to bear it anymore. I had already wasted enough time and it was starting to get late. I didn’t know how this whole thing was going to go, but just incase, I needed to leave before it got too late and I got stuck here. Plus, I didn’t want to be in here with this man alone. It was obvious that he was attracted to me, but I wasn’t attracted to him. This was only going to lead to awkwardness. I didn’t want things to be difficult. “Sure. Have a seat.” He said, walking around his table to return to his chair. I sat on the chair opposite his, folding my hands in my lap. I removed my phone from my back pocket, placed it on my thigh and met his gaze head on. I had to remember to always seem bold and sure of what I was pla

