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"Just update me once you're out of court," Nayel says to Winston and Julie.

They nod, "Better win this one" Nayel's tone verging on a threat.

I was standing next to Nayel as Winston and Julie were on their way out.

"Wish me luck?" Winston's gaze meets mine as he smiles at me.

"Good luck" I force out a smile, Nayel looks at the both of us instantly letting out a huff.

"Go on then" He scowls and Winston flashes me one last grin before stepping into the elevator.

Winston was going to be away practically all week for this case which meant I'd barely see him and could prolong the awkward event of me having to turn him down which I was grateful for. He'd been super chirpy and flirty with me all morning as if he was my boyfriend which on one hand made me somewhat uncomfortable but also really bad that have I been leading him on? Why does he think we're something when I clearly am not reciprocating his actions. I don't want to hurt him but more than