Page 32 of Game on, Love
“There was a leak at my place. Most of my stuff is completely destroyed, and it would take almost two months for it to befixed, so not only did I move out, I gave my notice, so I need to eventually start looking for a new place.”
“When was this? Why didn’t you tell me? I could’ve helped.”
I pursed my lips, guilt prickling at the edges of my conscience at the surprise and concern laced in her question. “Last Monday. Axel basically tricked me into going to Rihaan’s championship after-party, and then back at home, this mess was waiting for me. Vedant was there when my building manager told me I needed a new place, and after everything that went down at the party and at work, I had no energy to fight him on it.”
She studied me for a moment; there was concern, but I could tell she was upset. “What happened at work?”
I hesitated, unsure how much to share. I had kept my word with Hazel and hadn’t spoken to anyone about this, but I trusted Leah to know she’d keep it between us. “The company is basically undergoing a restructure, and they might move me from Formula One.”
Her eyebrows shot up, clearly surprised. “Move youwhere?”
“Cricket.”
I watched her face as she tried to find an expression to fit the shock, and if I didn’t find it so damn tragic, I might have laughed.
“Okay, yeah, I get why you didn’t text me. Also, what do you mean might?”
“I said I needed to think about it because before, I wasn’t sure how it would go down with Rihaan.”
“And now?”
“I don’t know. On one hand, Rihaan still has his grudge against me because if it were to him, I wouldn’t even be living with them. On the other, I love NexGen, and I don’t want to lose that because of someone else.”
She nodded just as the waiter was back at our table, setting our drinks down.
Once we were alone, her eyes narrowed in my direction. “You’re still holding something back.”
“Nope. That’s all.” I said, busying myself with my drink.
I think I might have said it too quickly.
“You said that too quickly.”Damn it.“And, by the way, even if you hadn’t? You’re a terrible liar.”
“First of all, I’m not lying. Secondly, I may be a bad liar, but I’mgreatat keeping secrets. Thank you very much.”
Leah didn’t blink. “You are also incredibly stubborn.”
“Family trait… or curse, whatever you want to call it.”
“I’m well aware.”
“Sucks for you then,” I grinned.
“You’re forgetting who I work with.” She shot back, making me frown.
“Vedant is a saint compared to the rest of us.”
She gave me a look of sympathy like I had no clue what I was talking about, before sighing. “You know I’m not going to let it go until you tell me.”
ThatI believed, as I said, she was ruthless when it came to getting what she wanted, even if it was as basic as menial information.
“It’s honestly nothing.”
“You’re trying to convince me or yourself?”
I sighed before admitting. “Both.”
Leah’s brows shot up, clearly not expecting the response.