The party had suddenly lost all its appeal after Nathan had left.
I stood near a table, sipping a drink I had barely touched and pretending to listen to a conversation between some colleges about some upcoming merger while my mind replayed Nathan’s words.
"You know, I was really happy when you invited me here tonight… But now, I’m realizing I was never actually your date tonight. I was just… a pawn in whatever game you and your boss, Alex, are playing."
I had smiled. Laughed. Flirted. All for what? To win some unspoken battle against Alex?
I felt sick as I continued to think about it.
I hadn’t just hurt Nathan…I had disrespected him. Used him.
He was right.
I hadn’t asked him to this party because I liked him or because I genuinely wanted his company. I had asked him to make Alex je
