"Like what?"
"Jules."
"Like an employee who's doing an excellent job?"
"I've seen Augustus Evans look at employees. That wasn't it."
My stomach dropped.
Seth's tone held no accusation. Just quiet certainty.
"I don't know what you mean."
"Yes, you do."
A colleague passed carrying files, and Seth waited until she'd moved out of earshot.
"Come on. I'll buy you the coffee you came down here for."
We found a quiet table near the café's back corner. Seth ordered two flat whites while I attempted to organize my thoughts.
Unfortunately, my thoughts were uncooperative.
He returned with our coffees and sat opposite me.
"Remember when I asked if you were in love with him?"
I laughed. "That ridiculous question?"
I stirred my coffee. Pretending that nothing was going on.
Seth simply waited.
The silence became unbearable.
"All right. Augustus and I are seeing each other."
"Seeing each other?"
"Officially."
"As in boyfriend and girlfriend?"
"Yes."
Seth went quiet.
