Chapter 20 Did Your Girlfriend Know You Were Harassing Me
Ingrid was on the phone with Xena when the doorbell ring. She had ordered some fruit and figured her delivery had arrived But when she opened the door, it was Brandon
Her expression darkened instinctively. She asked coldly. “What do you want?”
The more distant she acted, the more determined he was to win her back
Back then, Zelda hadled Jasper, And now, Ingrid wanted Jasper too. Why was it always Jasper taking what was his?
Fixing his gaze on her, Brandon got straight to the point. “I thought about it. I disagree”
ingud browned. “Agree with what?”
“I don’t agree with breaking up “
She stared at him, incredulous. “Excuse me
“For the same reason, we got together in the first place.”
Ingrid almost laughed. “You’re not drank, are you?“
Brandon’s expression was serious. “Thike you.”
Ingrid cut him off “Don’t You barely said that when we were together, so it’s even less appropriate now that we’re not.”
Brandon ignored hes, caught up in his
SECULE.
motions. “I know what you resent me for. That never made our relationship public, that I wasn’t thoughtful enough, that I didn’t make you feel
“I’m sorry Give me another chance. I’ll do better.”
Ingrid’s first thought was, did Zelda dump him again?
Holding back her irritation, she said, “I don’t resent you for anything, We still have to work together, so let’s part on good terms and move on
Even when he hacked down, she didn’t sollen Brandon’s voice turned sharp. “Is this because of Jasper?”
At the mention of that name, Ingrid’s expression shifted ever so slightly. A flicker of guilt crossed her mind as she recalled that one–night stand. Brandon caught that fleeting expression, his temper flaring, “You’re breaking up with me because Jasper is after you?
Ingrid’s for was that. “This has nothing in do with
Brandon scotted “Right Just like “random people drive you home at night?”
once boundaries were sed, they meant nothing anymore.
ingrid snapped. “What the hell is wrong with you? We already seled this last time. Now you’re barging into my place and stalking me
“What’s with the whole tortured love‘ act? Does your girlfriend know you keep harassing me?”
The moment she said “gullriend“, it was Brandon’s to falter.
After two seconds of silence, he deigned contusion. “What are you talking about?”
Ingrid folded her arms. “Didn’t Zelda come back for you?”
Brand’s face burned ced
Ingrid was over it. Now that her initial anger had passed, she could speak calmly. “Mr. Geppard, a prison can wear two shoes, but they can’t stand in two boats. “And your girlfriend’s in the entertainment industry. If she gets mad and draps you online, your career is done.”
Brandon had calculated everything except for one thing–Ingrid knew about Zelda.
How did she find out? How much did she know? Did someone tell her, or dul she see it with her own eyes?
His mind raced with questions, but he faced him to steady his voice. “She did come back for ine. But I didn’t agree to get back together.”
Ingold looked away for a moment, bating bark a curse before meeting his eyes again. “The point of this conversation is to tell you not to bother me anymore.
“I don’t want your gulfriend showing up at my door, thinking I’m the one messing with your relationship.”
Brandon insisted, “You’re the one I like. If you don’t believe
can make our relationship public anytime.”
Ingrid frowned. “Aue you incapable of understanding basic Zhanna P
Brandmedialed “Yes. I’ve been in touch with Zelda these past few days. And yes, before you, she and were together for a long time.
Tht I’ve made it clear to her th I’m not getting back with her. It’s over!
“So don’t use Jasper to prove. And don’t gamble on this. He might be chasing you now, but it’s a passing whim. It won’t last. Fal you say you to him, you’re the one who’ll end up looking bad ”
