Liam was treating me with kid gloves.
I appreciated that he cared but we only had a few days until Jayden came home.Where did that leave us?Surely we needed to discuss what this was between us, how we wanted to move forward, and what we were going to tell Jay.
Didn’t we?
While lying in bed last night, my finger tracing his tattoos, I tried to broach the subject.“I’m meeting Savannah for lunch tomorrow.”
“Uh, huh.”
“She might have a connection for an acting role.”
Liam’s eyes dropped to mine, and he didn’t look thrilled.“That a good idea?”
“Well, the girls are trying out for roles on the same show, so it could work out.”
I felt him stiffen.“Is that what you want?”
I loved acting, but after what happened back in Fort Worth, I was feeling fragile.It was only the Liam-bubble I felt safe in.It’s like he knows that and understands going back to work feels a little scary.
However, he hasn’t invited me to stay or said he wants me to move in with him as his girlfriend, and my funds are drying up.
It’s that or go back to Texas and...no fucking way.I wasn’t going home.
“Yes.I’m an actress, Lim.I don’t want to be a waitress, and Savannah has set this up.I’m very lucky.”I sighed, throwing my arm up behind me on the pillow.“I need somewhere to stay.I can’t sleep on your sofa when Jay gets home.”
Silence.
I turned my head to find Liam running a hand through his hair, his biceps bulging.
I waited a moment longer as a cold, sobering feeling rushed over me.
Have I misread this entire thing?
This morning, while I was still half asleep, his lips gently pressed to mine.“I’m off to work.Be good, beautiful.”
When the front door closed and I heard the Jeep fire up, I kicked back the covers and let out a loud sigh.
What does he want?
At least he hasn’t pushed me to go back to Texas, but there’s a chance he’s waiting for Jayden to return to do it.
I needed to confront him about everything and have a real conversation.In the meantime, I had to get ready for lunch with Savannah.
I jumped in the shower and carefully selected my outfit as I shot a text message to Naomi telling her what was happening.
Omg that’s amazing.She could really open doors for you.
I know, right?When I buy my first mansion, you will have to visit.
Visit?I’m moving in.
Chuckling, I carefully applied natural-looking makeup and curled my long blonde hair.Then I glanced back at my outfit.I’d selected a white blazer with black cuffs and a college style emblem, a short miniskirt, and a black ACDC band T-shirt.I’d add my boots.
Being seen with Savannah was one thing.I needed to look like someone a producer, actor, or even casting agent would want in their next movie or show.
Taking my time to dress, I add a bunch of necklaces and bracelets, then pull my cross-body handbag over my head.
Nice.
