章 123: Don't know anymore

It was something she had decided on herself not three days before; surely last night couldn't have changed her mind? She had taunted Raphael until he lost his cool, and while this did not excuse his behavior, it did put her partly to blame. When it came down to it, she either loved him or didn't, and she was certain that she did.

'Thank you, Kat,' she said, smiling. 'I think you just helped me put things back in perspective.'

'I'm relieved.' Her pal smiled. 'It's been a difficult week for you, having to put your career on hold for a while and reconnect with Raphael.'

Getting back with Raphael hadn't given her much time to reflect on her professional lapse. 'I—'

'Well, well, well,' a mocking voice said. 'What exactly are you doing back here?'

Sophia restrained Kat's arm just as she was about to retort angrily to Jane.

'Jane,' she said cheerfully. 'It's great to see you again.'