“Seen?” Raven repeated. “Girl, that man isobsessed. That’s not the same thing.”
“It’s not just obsession,” I argued. “It’s-it’s more than that. He’s protective. He’s intense. But he’s also—” I trailed off, frustrated. “I can’t explain it.”
“You don’t have to,” Honor said. “We get it. But what about Kaisen?”
My stomach twisted.
“What about him?”
“Don’t play dumb,” Raven said. “We know he’s been coming around. We know you’ve been talking to him.”
“That’s different.”
“How?” Saroya asked.
“Because Kaisen is—” I hesitated. “He’s the complete opposite of Amai. He’s calm. Stable. He feelssafe.”
“Safe,” Raven repeated flatly.
“Yes. Safe. And there’s—there’s a pull between us I can’t deny.”
The room went silent again.
Then Raven started laughing.
“What?” I demanded.
“Girl,” Raven said, wiping her eyes, “you might as well be in a poly relationship. You got two fine-ass rich men, and you’re out here talking about how one makes you feel seen and the other makes you feel safe. That’s a whole setup!”
“I’m not in a poly relationship,” I said, my face burning.
“You sure about that?” Raven asked. “Because it sounds like you are.”
“I’m not!”
“Truth,” Saroya said gently, “Kaisen has been coming by regularly. You’ve been on the phone with both of them. You just admitted you have feelings for both of them. What do you call that?”
“I call it complicated,” I snapped.
“Does Amai know Kaisen’s been coming around?” Honor asked.
I hesitated.
“Truth,” Honor pressed.
“No,” I admitted. “Amai’s been giving me space like I asked. He’s been busy. He said he lost an employee, and a lot has been on his plate.”
“And Kaisen?” Raven asked.
“He stops by often.”
Raven shook her head, laughing. “Girl, you are delusional as fuck.”
“I’m not?—”
“You are,” Honor said, her voice firm but not unkind. “You’re definitely dating both of them damn brothers.”
“I’m notdatingthem,” I protested.