The Ex Files (Ocean View, #1)

by Morgan Elizabeth

“Cassie, I’m not trying to scare you, but….” I take a deep breath, wondering what she’ll say. “I don’t think he’s in this for a match.” “Well, no. His sisters set this up.” “No, I know that. But if your sisters set you up with a matchmaker, you do the date, get it done with, and tell them it didn’t work. You don’t make it magical, don’t kiss her, don’t make her break her rules and insist on going out on the weekend.” I’ve put blinders on so I can ignore this fact. She’s not wrong, but if I look at it that way, if I start to think… “I can’t. No. This is a client. It has to stay that way.” “Why?” The question floors me. No one has ever bothered to ask. “My father lied to my mom, kept it up for twenty years, and when it was all said and done, she was destroyed. I can’t let it happen to me. I won’t let anyone hold that much power over me. Not for good or bad. Because it always ends badly. Even the ones that seem like fairytales.” “Okay, then why The Ex Files? You don’t believe a relationship can last, but you help create them?” “I can’t stop people from wanting to find love. What I can do is make sure the women who use my services are equipped with the knowledge to protect themselves.” Gabi stares at me, nods, but then keeps on digging. “Well, who said it has to be forever? Who said it has to be serious? Couldn’t you just… have fun with him? Enjoy spending time with someone?” I don’t tell her I’ve been asking myself the same all day because yesterday was fun. And tonight, goss...