POV: Kelsey

I hesitated at the door as Mike held it open, not wanting to cut in front of him. "He's so nice," I thought as he motioned for me to go forward. I slipped through the door and scanned my badge, clocking in for the day. I walked in and headed to the back for my start up meeting, grabbing my work essentials on the way. Mike walked up behind me.

"Hey, I was thinking about coming over after work and playing some games tonight, maybe drink a few beers," he said. "Sure!," I replied a little too enthusiastically. "Let me just call Zeke on lunch to make sure, he doesn't really like surprises." The meeting commenced while I slipped off into deep thought.

Little did Mike know, Zeke had been extremely territorial and bossy lately. Even when he wasn't around. Ever since that night 6 months ago, he had been making sarcastic "jokes" and jealous comments. Not to mention the morning after our honest collaboration. As I went to the bathroom, I heard him play a song by Nickelback called Girlfriend. When I came back out, Zeke seemed angry and Mike was gone. I couldn't help but wonder if he left because he felt unwelcome, and it bothered me.

Sometimes I wanted to say something to Mike, but I was worried it would affect both their and our friendship or that he would quit coming around. As selfish as it was, I really enjoy his company. Things are better when he comes around, more relaxed. Besides, we all have so much fun together! Although at times, you can definitely feel the tension.

It wasn't the sort of stress I couldn't handle. I'd been through the jealousy game with my ex husband before, even cut off close friendships for him. I promised myself I would never pick a man over a friendship again. The right man would love me and want my happiness, not make me sacrifice it for their own ego.

Memories flashed through my mind as I thought about some of the times Zeke made things weird. There was that...