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A few days past and Lexie was given another assignment. She was still hurt that Chris wanted another editor. She honestly didn't understand why he wanted one. She thought that they were getting along fine and she was doing a good job. But she also knew it was the author's choice if they want to keep the editor they were assigned or get another one.
"Lexie, are you okay?" Trice asked her when they were working. She and Trice shared an office at the publishing company.
"Yeah, I was just thinking." Lexie went back to looking over the chapter she was editing. "How are things working with Chris?"
"Okay, I honestly don't really like it. I would rather be editing some actor's book or something."
"Why? Is Chris that bad?" Lexie laughed at Trice's statement.
"He just is a little sad, angry and sometimes a jerk. Why did he want another editor? I think you would probably be the only one who could put up with him."
"I don't' know why he wanted another one. He just said he did."
"Did you and he have something going on and it ended?"
"No, why would you think that?"
"Just something I overheard."
"What did you overhear?"
"I overheard some of the guys talking and they said that Chris liked his editor but was angry that she was dating someone."
"I think you misunderstood. He doesn't like me like that. He only sees me as Abbie's little sister."
"I think he sees you as more than that. He was angry that you are dating someone and he took that anger out on you by getting new editor. I think he still wants you as his editor."
"What did you study in college? Psychology?"
"No." Trice laughed. "I just can read men that's all. I can also read you and you like him. You were very hurt that he wanted a new editor."
"Yes, I was hurt. But it was his choice."
"I knew it. You are so a smitten little kitten."
"Where do you come up with these sayings?" Lexie laughed. Trice was always saying something like that. She had little saying for everything.
"My grandmother use to say things like that all the time. And you are smitten."
"I'm not and can we just drop this?"
"Yes, but I think he will want you back as his editor."
"I don't think so. Now, that you are his editor, I think he will keep you."
"You never know." Trice said with a smile and went back to editing. She knew she had to make a plan to get Chris to admit he likes Lexie and then get them together.
Chris was writing some on the book when Adam Copeland came in to talk to him. He liked his new editor, Trice but he really missed Lexie.
"So, Chris, have you called her and apologized for being a jerk?" Adam asked sitting down beside him. He knew that Chris was thinking about Lexie.
"No. What would I say to her?" Chris put down his laptop and looked at Adam. "I got angry for no reason and asked for a new editor when I really didn't want a new one."
"Why did you get angry? Is it because she was dating Matt?"
"Yes, okay. I was jealous that she is dating Matt. I don't want her to date him."
"Why?"
"Because I don't."
"Chris, that is not a reason so, tell me." Adam knew it was because Chris liked her and didn't' want to admit it. "Come on, tell me."
"I just don't' want her dating him okay."
"But why? Chris, you have to have a reason. So, just tell me what it is?"
"Because I like her okay. Are you happy now? I like her and I don't' want her with him."
"I knew it. I'm so good." Adam said putting his hands behind his head. "And I got you to admit it. So, now, all you have to do is tell Lexie."
"No. I'm not telling her. She is with Matt so, I'm not saying anything."
"She isn't with him anymore. They broke up."
"What? When?" Chris was shocked that he didn't know that.
"A few days ago. Matt wanted to date other people since Lexie lived far away and Lexie agreed. So, she is single."
"I still can't tell her. I was a jerk."
"That is why you apologize to her. Tell her you were jerk and you were stupid. That you had no reason to get angry and that you like her. And you want her back as your editor."
"I don't know. I doubt they will let me change back editors."
"Please, of course they will. Especially if Trice tells them that she doesn't want to be your editor anymore."
"Do you really think she will say that?"
"Yes, because I think she knows that you like Lexie and Lexie likes you."
"I don't think Lexie likes me like that." Chris got up and walked out. He knew that Adam was right. He needed to apologize to Lexie and he would when he got his days off.
Trice arrived at the arena to get some more chapters of Chris' book to edit. Just as she came in the door, Adam cornered her to talk.
"What can I do for you?" Trice asked him.
"Tell your boss at the publishing company that you don't' want to be Chris' editor anymore. That you think Lexie is only one who can put up with him."
"Why am I telling them that?"
"Because I got Chris to admit that he likes Lexie. So, he needs to spend time with her and he regrets asking for a new editor."
"I knew he liked her and she so likes him. It is going to be easier than I thought to get them together."
"You are so devious and so my type of girl." Adam put his arm around her shoulders. "How about we go out?"
"Maybe. If you help me get Lexie and Chris together."
"Deal. Later." Adam quickly headed to the locker room.
Trice walked toward the locker room she knew Chris was in. She would really have to sell it to her bosses about her not wanting to be his editor anymore.
"Chris, I can't be your editor anymore." She said walking in.
"What?" Chris was shocked by this but he was happy.
"I can't be your editor anymore. I just can't deal with you. You are demanding and whiny. So, I'm going to talk to my bosses and get them to put Lexie back as your editor."
"I'm not whiney."
"Yes, you are and I can't deal with you anymore. I am going to make sure that Lexie is your editor."
"Okay, if you want."
"Cool. Let me have the chapters you have done and I will give them to Lexie."
"Alright. Are you sure your bosses are going to be okay with this?" He handed her what he had so far.
"Yeah. I'm one of their best editors along with Lexie. And I know they will have no problem with it."
"Well, okay. I have to go so, see you later."
Chris walked out and toward the ring for his match. Once Trice had the chapters, she headed out. She wanted to get back to New York and get Lexie back as Chris' editor. She was going to make sure that Lexie came back and then she and Chris got together.
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