Chapter 15
Tessa: How is it going?
Tessa: Are you following my advice and ignoring Remi?
Tessa has gone rogue. She broke away from the sibling group chat and has texted me privately. I pick up my phone from the hotel nightstand and sit on the edge of the bed, replying to her texts.
Matt: I’m trying to, but it’s not that easy. Whenever I’m near Remi, I don’t want to ignore her. I want to pull her into my arms and reassure her that we can work things out.
Tessa: Matt, you have to stay strong, not just for your stupid war. If you want her back, you need to give her a little dose of her own medicine. She needs to feel what it’s like not to be your number one priority. Once she does, she’ll come crawling back. Then, you can pull her into your arms and reassure her.
Matt:What if you’re wrong?
I love Tessa, but she’s still pretty young. She has a lot to learn and a lot of maturing to do.
Tessa: I’m not wrong.
Matt: I hate playing games.
Tessa: Do you want Remi back?
Matt: Yes.
Tessa: Then this is what you have to do. I’m not telling you to send her hate mail or get her fired. I’m just telling you to ignore her for one night.
I nod as I read her last text.
Tessa:It’s one night, Matt. In the end, it will be worth it.
Tessa’s right. It’s worth a shot.
It’s only one night.