Chapter 43 Shayla

I stare at my reflection in the bathroom mirror as I wash my hands and couldn’t help but feel giddy. Our moment in the kitchen last night keeps replaying in my mind. I’m trying so hard to keep things professional between us, but it doesn’t seem to work. I mean, let's be honest, if you were in my shoes, would you be able to resist him? I think not.

I feel the butterflies explode in my stomach just at the thought of seeing him. I fluff up my hair and freshen my makeup before I leave the bathroom. He should be finished by now. I’m freaking starving, and the office is near enough empty. I walk through the empty office toward my desk. I can hear voices coming from Cole’s office. I stop in my tracks when I see Sophie in his office, they’re arguing about something.

The light on my intercom is flashing, which means the button was pressed. I reach over, push the button, and hear Sophie's voice.

“Your wife?” She says, standi