𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 • 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢

chapter 9

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9. stunned

Jocelyn heads out to this coffee spot that Barba invited her to. It was a little 'thanks for sitting with me as i cried but don't ever tell anyone that i did' treat. She walks in, seeing him already at a table.

"Hey!" She smiles, placing her bag on the chair and sitting down. "Cute place huh?" She takes a look around.

"Don't say cute, its just a coffee shop." He sighs. He slides her order to her. "Caramel macchiato with three shots of espresso and whip cream."

"Thank you!" She sings, taking a sip. "You treat me better than my ex husband ever did." Rafael shakes his head, trying to realize what she just say. Did she say exactly husband? He wasn't going crazy. She really did say it.

"You were married?" He frowns.

"Why do you have to say it like you're shocked?"

"Because i am?" Jocelyn crosses her legs, leaning back.

"Shocked that i was with someone?"

"More like surprised that someone actually lived with your attitude." Jocelyn laughs.

"Im not that bad." She gives him a nudge. "Come on Rafa, say it."

"Youre not that bad, you do know how to get under my skin, but yes, you are not bad." A smile took over her face. "You're not as annoying unlike the rest of them. Carisi included."

"Carisi isn't that bad. Hes just a little optimistic and is always happy, nothing wrong with that." She smiles to herself. "You know, i believe we make a wonderful team Rafa." He didn't want to admit, she was like a golden retriever and he was black cat, she was nice to have around.

"Only if you come by and see me in court."

"Ahhh so the great tough ADA Barba can show off his skills in front of me. Maybe..." Her phone rings, texts from Carisi pops up. He kept telling her about some ideas for his sister's nursery, sending pictures and asking to come by. She turns her phone over.

"Not important?" He looks at her phone.

"No, its just...Carisi actually." He stops mid sip. Carisi? "Hes at his sisters place, moving around stuff for a nursery, wants my help. Long texts but i will call him later." She brushes off, looking at the new texts.

"You guys are close."

"Everyone has been saying that, but we are just friends..." She sighs, taking another sip. "Friends..."

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Peña sat on her desk, scrolling through the computer. Carisi comes up, opening and closing the box of cannolis.

"Cannoli?" He shows her.

"I don't know." She eyes the pastry. "I already had a donut that Finn bought me."