Synopsis "Sweet Melody (my Day) (in English)"
My Day: A chance to confront their past and change the rules of the game.MY DAY IS A SERIES - HOWEVER EACH BOOK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE NOVELAllison has been mad at Jake Matthews for years. Despite him being a coveted bachelor and a respected culinary producer, to her, he remains the one who nearly shattered her dream of becoming a pastry chef. Even though she has since overcome her doubts, she cannot forget this incident. She decides to confront him and tell him some home truths.However, when she ends up working for him, she suddenly finds it hard to stick to her resolutions. As time passes, the more difficult it becomes to carry out her plan.Does Jake still have the power to destroy her dreams?EXCERPTWe are already half way through the filming, and as it is past noon, I decide to go back to my office and have a sandwich for lunch. I come across Jake, who’s in all likelihood leaving to see Tereza.“How’s it going?” he asks.“Good. She’s professional, as I expected. I don’t think you can blame me anymore. Apparently, she managed to charm you as much as the others.”What am I saying? Why don’t I shut up?“How about telling me how you really feel?” he provokes me with a piercing gaze that makes me move uncomfortably.Heck, after all, I don’t need to be in his good graces.“I was just saying you always seem to behave the same way with women. You complained I’d arranged a lunch with your ex, but you came back from the meeting with a smile. You also complained this morning about Tereza, and yet you are about to have lunch with her. And I don’t even talk about this completely inappropriate kiss.”“Jealous?” he says, taking a step toward me, which makes me recoil.“Absolutely not. I’ve no reason to be jealous. What an absurd idea. I’m just saying things like I see ...”“Because I’m also against relationships in the office,” he interrupts me and his breath caresses my neck. “That doesn’t stop me from doing this.”He touches my lips, and his touch is so different from what I’ve imagined, so tender, that for a moment, I surrender. Fortunately, good sense prevails, and I push him away, furious.“What was that?”“In my opinion, a good start to what I plan to be a unique adventure. Note, I probably should fire you, this way I wouldn’t have to break my rules.”He gently strokes my face with his thumb and disappears before I actually have time to replicate.
