Chapter 83

Tracy's P.O.V

It has been a few days since I last got a visit from Kia. Five days, to be exact, but who is keeping count? Not me.

Our last meeting was stuck in my brain, and I could replay our conversation over and over again like it was a clip from a movie. His smile had been engraved on my mind, and I hated myself for allowing him to affect me.

"You seem to be lost in deep thought."

"Nah, it's nothing serious. I just, I mean, it's just company issues. That's all." I lied, not ready for another confrontation with Garvin. The last one still haunts my dreams...

"Is that so," he queried, narrowing his eyes at me.

"Yeah."

"And about Kia?" The minute he mentioned Kia's name, my grip on my phone stiffened, and I found it challenging to answer.

"Um, he is, you know. I don't know about him."

"But I hear he's coming over to your office now. You guys are chit-chatting or something?"

"Nah, he-- he um wants to Talk to me."

"And are you against it?"

"I- I am not sure."

"And about Kian? You would