He Said Someone Like Him Would Never Date Me — So I Made Sure He Never Would

” I said. My voice came out calm enough to surprise even me. “Then this is the last time you’ll have to see me.”

The giggling faltered. Derek’s smile shifted. Tessa’s eyes narrowed like she was recalculating.

I didn’t yell. I didn’t throw a drink. I didn’t make a scene. I turned, walked toward the exit at the same pace I’d walked in—heels steady, shoulders continue reading …