A smile spreads across my face as his question repeats in my mind.
I know exactly what I’m going to do.
I turn towards Brandon. “Help me up. I have somewhere to be.”
He flashes a smile at me and quickly gets up.
As he helps me up, he chimes, “If you need any help, please let me know. Okay. David is one of my best friends, and I would do almost anything to see him happy all the time.”
I steady myself against the tree while Brandon grabs my crutches and hands them to me. “I promise not to do anything that would hurt him.” I pause for a second. “However, if he hurts me first, I can’t keep that promise.”
He shakes his head while he grins from ear to ear. “Don’t worry. David won’t do anything to hurt you.”
My heart races at his words and hope he is correct.
I hobble as fast as I
Angry rushes through me as I rip Bridget’s hand from around my neck and shove her away.As soon as her nasty lips are free from mine, I wipe my lips with the back of my hand, trying to remove anything she may have left behind, including her ugly orange lipstick.I narrow my eyes and glare at her as I hiss, “What the hell, Bridget. I just told you I wasn’t interested.”Her cocky smile disappears as hurt flashes through her eyes. “You have always been interested before.”I wipe my lips again. The back of my hand has more of her lipstick as I growl, “I was only interested in you one time. Then you turned into this clingy, demanding witch. I was going to let you get by with the quick peck on the cheek, but I’m not going to after that brazen kiss.”Kai nudges my arm. “Uhm, David, I think you have bigger problems now.”I whip my head a
I stare down at my glass of whiskey and pout.How could I be so stupid? I should have known better, but somehow, I couldn’t see what was really going on. Was I really wrapped around his finger that much to not realize what was actually happening?I don’t even have to answer. I already know the answer.Yes. David has me wrapped so tight around his finger that I can’t think of anything else but him.A soft snort spills from me as I grab my glass and take another chug of liquor. The alcohol burns as it slides down my throat, but it doesn’t burn as much as my heart right now. Nothing can compare to the pain in my chest.I set the glass back down on the counter and watch the ice shuffle back and forth before they finally come to a rest.I block out everything around me as the image of that girl kissing David comes flooding back into my mind. His smile
I run my hand through my hair as we leave the third bar. Where is he?As Kai and I rush back to his car, he points up the road. “The next place is a little distance up this way. I think that is the place you said Alex owns a hotel close by. Let’s hope we get lucky and find him before he does something really stupid.”My heart aches as I nod. “Yeah. Let’s try there.”I still can’t believe I have gotten myself into this situation. How could I have even let that witch Bridget kiss my cheek? I was even dumber, though, for letting her kiss my lips. Those are reserved for Alex only. No one else is going to touch them ever again.As we zoom down the road, Kai tentatively asks, “Do you think we should call Paul and Chance to come help look for him? They might know where he has gone.”At this point, I’m willing to try any
My head throbs as I slowly open my eyes and glance around the room. A sense of relief washes over me as I quickly recognize my penthouse apartment.The events from yesterday flashes through my mind and my relief soon vanishes into thin air as a wave of panic shoots through me.Did I do anything with that woman? I don’t know what she looks like. I don’t even know her name.How could I be so stupid?Plus, I never bring a one-night stand to my place, even if it isn’t where I’m staying at the moment.I slowly look to my side, trying not to move in case I’m not alone. I exhale in relief when I find the bed empty. However, when I turn back toward my nightstand, another wave of panic washes over me as my eyes land on a glass of water and a couple of pills.No. Please tell me that woman isn’t here.As I move slightly under the covers, a
With David right beside me, I walk into the bar and scan the area. I quickly spot our group of friends in the back corner.A wide grin spreads across my face when my eyes land on Chance, who flashes me back a cheesy grin and motions for us to come over.David leans towards me and whispers, “I can tell he already thinks he has won. I can’t wait to see what he is going to do when he finds out he didn’t.”My grin morphs into a smirk as I nod. “Well, we will soon find out.”With my head held high, we walk through the crowd to the table. As I sit down across from Chance, I grab one bottle of beer from the center of the table.Before I can even take a drink, Chance huffs, “Are you ready to give me your keys? You know you can’t avoid it.”A soft chuckle spills from me and David as I shrug my shoulders and take a drink of beer.Kai, sit
Chance glares at me from across the table while his nostrils flare. His eyes boring holes right through me while steam rolls off him in waves and slams against me. Our eyes lock and we instantly fall into a silent battle. I will not back down.I keep my brilliant smile directed at him, while he returns it by shooting daggers at me with his eyes.Our battle of wills continues on in silence for a few minutes before he finally grunts and suddenly marches off towards the front of the bar. But first, he kicks the chair, laying on the floor behind him, off to the side.What the heck?I stare at his back as he disappears through the sea of people. I fight back the urge to celebrate as my victory is damped by the impending cold war which I know is coming next.My smile fades after a few seconds before I whip around towards Kai. “You better go follow him. You never know what he is goi
My eyes wonder ahead of me to Alex as he talks with Paul and Chance on our way to his class. My gorgeous boyfriend is getting better at walking with his crutches, but he still stubbles from time to time.A faint smile adorns my face as my eyes take in Alex’s tone body. However, there is also a heaviness in my chest which I can’t quite place. I think it has something to do with my mom’s birthday party, but I’m not sure.Alex seems a little off since the other night at the bar.I can understand his hesitation, though. I remember the social event when I met his parents for the first time. However, anger soon took over me, as his parents were nothing but rude and arrogant. I’m also thankful Brandon’s father was there and could defuse the situation rather quickly.Luckily, my baby doesn’t have to worry about something like that happening with my parents.
I stand next to the engineering building, and my feet are anchored to the ground as anger washes over me.How dare he act like this.Chance’s question has sliced right through the air and caught Kai off guard. Silence engulfs the area as all eyes are on us.Kai’s previous proud stance with his chest puffed out has evaporated within seconds, along with his triumphant smile, which has now morphed into a frown. His eyes lock next to me on my fuming friend as a low growl spills from Chance’s snarling lips.Even Brandon and Paul take a step back as Chance’s face turns bright red and steam rolls off him.I don’t have to look beside to me. I know what is going to happen next.His heavy grunts and the low growl tell me all I need to know.I take a step back as Paul quickly pulls me further out of range.I look down the side of the building at Davi