Thirty-eight

MELISSA’S POV

I looked back at him and tried to compose myself as I didn’t want to come off as nervous. Not to a man as observant as he.

“Uhm… what do you mean by that?” I asked, trying to act like I didn’t understand what he meant.

“You didn’t tell me that you were going on a business trip with the boss. Although, I understand that his was more important than our spa plan, but I thought I was going to be told about this.” Edward said, with a poker expression.

“I apologize about that, but it ought to be confidential. It’s business and I was trusted with that.” I backed myself up, hoping that card would work on him.

“Hmm. I understand. I’m sorry I didn’t think of it that way.”

“It’s fine.”

“So, I’m certain there is a lot you have to say. How was your stay, there?” He asked, with keen interest and a smile on his face.

I told him all about the nice things that happened, but I skipped the part where it would seem like Stefan was being too favorable, or start coming off as suspicious. Whe