Lila’s POV

My desk was full of papers, just how I liked it, neat and easy to understand. My life usually felt the same way, planned and clear, then Jake Ramirez came along.

First, he called after our work talk, I quickly said I was busy. The next time, he left a message about an "important legal matter" that was really just about a new Italian restaurant, I almost hung up. Almost.

Then flowers arrived. Bright orange roses. Crazy. The card said, "Thought your office needed some sunshine. ...