I perched on the edge of my bed, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear, my hands trembling slightly. My nerves were a tight coil, buzzing with anticipation and dread. The sudden ring of the doorbell made me jump, heart hammering in my chest.
From upstairs, I heard Jordan’s footsteps cross the hardwood, followed by the faint creak of the door. Then his voice, casual, light. “Hey, I know she’s your boss and she’s probably your priority, and I get it, but—”
“Priority?” The voice that answered was silk wrapped around steel. Ahmir. “She’s not a priority, Jordan. She’s everything. And don’t forget it.” My blood went cold.
“Whoa,” Jordan chuckled nervously, “I didn’t mean anything by it. We’re just—”
“Friends?” Ahmir’s tone sliced through the word. “And she and I are not just co-workers. Sh
