Main Character Syndrome Chapter 2

Still, I felt a twinge of guilt about the wasted steak. "You haven't eaten, right? Should I... order you a pizza?"

"No," Damian said coldly.

I nodded and headed for the shower. "I'll have my assistant book you a hotel tomorrow," Damian said to my back. "You’re moving out."

I turned around, crossing my arms. "Is this the breakup?" I was about to say, Great, deal, when he cut me off.

His gaze raked over me. "Were we ever really together?"

I mentally kicked myself. Damn it. I should have used that line first. Imagine how satisfying that would have been.

Damian saw the annoyance on my face and misinterpreted it as pain. The corner of his mouth twitched upward. His mood instantly lifted. "I have other properties," he said casually. "You can pick one. If I have time... I might visit."

[See? He still loves her. He can’t let her go.] The Commentary floated by.

I saw it for what it was. He wanted to keep me as a side piece while he pursued his "White Moonlight," Audrey. I’m the heiress to a fortune. I don’t do "side piece."

"No thanks," I said. "I can afford a hotel."

"Oh, right." I walked over to the sofa, grabbed my bag, and pulled out a stack of cash. Ten grand. I threw it onto the coffee table. "Consider this rent for the last two months. I don't want you to feel used. I'll stay tonight since it's late, but I'm gone in the morning."

He frowned, disbelief written all over his face. "You’re treating my home like a motel?"

I yawned, covering my mouth. "Isn't it?"

I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist. His eyes were intense. "Then who is your home, Sloane?"

I ripped my hand away. "None of your business. You’re the one ending things. What, are you gonna miss me now?"

His pupils constricted. He looked at me like I was radioactive. "Of course not."

"Good," I smirked. "We were just having fun. It would be embarrassing if one of us caught feelings."

Damian’s face turned black. "Whoever catches feelings is a dog."

I went to the bedroom to grab my pajamas. The room was set up for seduction. Scented candles, fresh roses, and a box of strawberry condoms on the nightstand. A single rose petal had fallen right on the box. I suddenly felt nauseous. Thank god I stood him up. Eating the same meat every day really does ruin your appetite.

The next morning, I checked into the Four Seasons. My phone buzzed. Damian: Where are you?

I replied: Moved out. Thanks for the hospitality.

Damian: Did you forget something?

[She’s playing hard to get! He’s hooked!] The Commentary cheered. [She forgot her heart! She forgot HIM!]

I thought for a second. Actually, I did. I Venmo’d him $500. Forgot to pay for last night’s stay. Thanks.

Damian: You are unbelievable.

Men are so contradictory. He wanted to break up, but now he’s mad I’m gone.