Too obvious.
I locked my phone and paced, only stopping when the coffee was done.Once I poured my cup and walked to my office, I flopped down in my chair and stared at the screen.
“What could I say to…” I trailed off when I found a familiar document poking out from under my sketchpad.
Cue lightbulb moment.
A smirk came to my lips as my fingers tapped against the screen.
JAXON
I’d like to formally propose an amendment to our contract.
Sent.
I tossed the phone on top of the desk and reached for the contract, flipping through the pages until I got to the final page with my signature on the dotted line.
Thirty seconds passed.
A minute.
Two.
Buzz.
I grabbed the phone too fast.
SAVANNAH
What?
I smiled despite myself.
JAXON
I think you'd agree that Monday night was… productive.
We got to know each other.
Couples do that shit.
I’m suggesting we add dates.Nothing wild—could be indoors or public.Whatever makes your lawyer brain relax.
But it will be easier to sell this story to your ex if we really got to know each other outside of the pressure and drama of the wedding.
I leaned back in my chair, sipping on my coffee with a pleased smile on my face.There was no way she could deny any of that.Date night was productive, and if I had my way, we'd have more of it.Was it wrong to use the excuse of “selling the story” as a way to get closer to her?Questionable at best, but not wrong… I hoped.
My phone buzzed again.
SAVANNAH
You’re impossible.
I chuckled under my breath, then decided to push my luck.
JAXON
I'm just saying what you're thinking, trouble.
