Chapter 23: Her Decision

Carson didn't know what to say. He was thinking of a way to dodge her statement when Avery suddenly laughed. "Why are you so scared? I was just kidding!"

But she wasn't. She meant every word she said but when she saw his scared and confused expression, she didn't want to hear him reject her. Not anymore.

"But, what about the deal?"

She turned back to her computer as she continued working. "I'll tell you when I want my reward. But not now." He knew something was up but he decided not to comment anymore. He then went back to his seat.

It was already late at night when Carson finished working. He still had to prepare for a meeting tomorrow when he turned to Avery. She was busy typing as well. "Avery?"

She stopped and turned to him. Ever since their last conversation, there was an awkward silence between them. Avery tried to think of a way to start a topic but there was nothing. Everything suddenly became uncomfortable.

"Yes?"

"It's getting late, aren't you going home?"

"You do