Be Quick

Cameron flashed his boyish smile at her, his hands in the pockets of his pants. "I don’t think we’ve met since the unfortunate incident. My heartfelt condolences."

Lucia lowered her gaze and began playing with her fingers. "Thank you so much, Cameron. It means a lot to me..."

Scarlett shook her head in disbelief. Did he really bring her along to watch this painful conversation? For what purpose exactly? So she would feel jealous?

“I missed out on the first chance to dance with you. I hope I don’t miss the next?” He asked expectantly.

She glanced curiously at Scarlett. “I thought you already had a partner?” She had a wide smile on her face, but there was no denying the sharpness of her tone.

Cameron let out a dry chuckle and glanced at Scarlett. “Contrary to the common misconception, Scarlett is just my secretary,” he held her gaze. “She’s not my lover, nor is she my girlfriend.”

The words he said were true, at least they were now, yet it hurt so much to hear him say it out loud. To op