Chapter 64 –  Stop Heart, Please

(Lexi’s POV)

My eyes flickered at the time on my wristwatch. It was after five, and Finn’s last meeting had ended only a few minutes ago. He was sitting at his table, signing the documents for his approval, and when he was done, he raised and waved it to me.

I took it from him without saying anything and left his private office. Finn put a wall between us after our conversation at his flat, and he only talked to me whenever he would ask for files, details of his next meeting, and about the dinner later. We did not eat lunch together, and for the first time, it felt weird eating alone.

Lexa was leaning on my table when I came out of Finn’s office. She raised her hand, wiggling her fingers to greet me.

“Still mad at me?” She asked and pursed her lips.

I shook my head and went to my seat to gather my things.

“Lexi, please -”

“Hey there, beautiful,” Finn greeted, cutting her. He opened his arms to her as the corners of his mouth lifted, the smile I had missed seeing the whole day.

“Oh, hi