#Chapter 26: Playing a Part

“What?” I pulled away from him on the couch, eyes wide with confusion. “You want me to quit?” “No, not quit!” Ethan insisted. “Why would you give me this job then take it away from me?” I asked, standing up off the couch to pace on the carpet in front of him. “This is unfair!” “Ava,” Ethan sighed as I continued walking in circles in front of him. I didn’t hear him at first. I only calmed back down when he stood up with me and blocked my path so I couldn’t move anymore. With a pout fixed on my lips, I looked up at him. “If you would let me finish,” He smiled with a teasing glint. “It has nothing to do with you or your performance. I need you.” I blinked, the tension in my body rolling off me in waves. My fists, which were previously clenched at my sides, loosened and the muscles in my fingers relaxed. What could Ethan possibly need from me? Like Tristan said, Ethan was the man who lacked nothing. What could I provide for him? “I need you to start being more prese