Chapter 15

Nathan

I kind of assumed Layla had moved on since it's been a long time, but I didn't expect to feel this way upon hearing she has a boyfriend, and how she's just proudly said it, speaks volumes to me.

I click my pen hard, trying to keep my composure. While I'm in this suit and role, I know I should stay focused but after learning about her boyfriend, it's easier said than done, so I slip in more questions.

"So, you're in a relationship?"

"Yes, I am," she firmly responds, looking me right in the face.

"What does your boyfriend do for a living?"

"Can we please focus on my evaluation?"

Fuck. She's already caught on. I can't believe I let my curiosity push me that far. It doesn't matter. I can always find out some other time who he is.

"Do you like working here?" I ask, looking at my computer and hovering with my mouse.

"Yes."

"Would you like to keep working here?"

"This is my first job. Of course I wanted to stay."

"Wanted? Do you no longer wish to stay?"

"Something changed." She looks