Chapter 3

I shook my head.

"This is my own decision. I want to take my career to the next level," I said.

My manager clapped me on the shoulder with a pleased smile.

"That's the spirit. Your own career is the only thing you can truly count on. You can't just drown yourself in romance. I'm sure your boyfriend will understand," she said.

I pressed my lips together and said nothing.

For the rest of the day, I focused entirely on my work. For the first time in a long time, I did not find myself thinking about Carlos or checking…