Emma
“You must be kidding me, Parrish. Because what you're saying can only be a joke,” I said after taking in his words. Was he saying he loved me? Was he saying he wanted me back? He really thought I would believe something like that? A laugh broke from me at that moment. “How funny! You have so much fun, my reckless ex-husband.” I gently wiped the corners of my eyes with my fingertips.
“When you stop laughing, let me know, so I can talk to you seriously again,” he said, still standing in front of my desk.
I actually stopped laughing and looked at him, not finding it funny anymore. “Is this serious?” I asked.
“As serious as the beautiful autumn afternoon outside,” he said with a grim face, his jaw set as he stared at me.
“Do you really want me to believe you’re not playing games wit
