Chapter 23 : Stupid Deep

Simone The next morning, my head was spinning from my conversation with Mandy. I absolutely was not planning to sleep with Nick ever, but the idea was kind of exciting to me. After all, he was my childhood crush. It was fun to imagine the possibility. It was more fun to imagine my possible commission, though. During our staff meeting, I updated everyone on my progress. Everyone congratulated me on my closing with Michael, except Crystal, who had steam coming out of her ears. I was glad no one brought up the story or my recent shame. When I mentioned Rob's house, Holly shot me a look. "Let's talk later," she whispered to me. I was intrigued to say the least. When we'd finished, she came over to my desk. "Can I see that property you were mentioning? The Silicon Valley guy?" My cheeks flushed a little bit just thinking about him. I wondered if that would always happen when he or Michael were brought up. I pulled up the listing on my computer and showed it to her. "This