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“I do.”
“How much longer do you have with him?” she asked.
“Roughly two months.”
“There you go.”
“Another?” she asked after we finished our first beer.
“One more. Tell me what’s going on with you? How is wedding planning going?”
She was newly engaged, and I was so happy for her.
“Good, except my soon-to-be-mother-in-law keeps trying to change my cake order behind my back. I have to have a password with the bakery.”
“Are you serious? That is crazy.”
“She doesn’t like that she doesn’t have any control over the wedding. It’s getting to the point where Court and I might just elope.”
“No. Don’t let her get to you. Sounds like she needs to get a life.”
“She definitely does. And it doesn’t help that his sister goes right along with their mother.”
“Oh man, I’m sorry you are dealing with that. If you need help with anything, I’m here.”
“I know. I love you for that. Next time we go out, we can’t let too much time in between.”
“I know. You can call me, and I’ll call you. I’m always down for girl time.”
After drinking our second beer, I hailed a taxi because there was one place I wanted to go, and that was not back to Jameson’s place.
“Brews & Bats, please. Pull around back.”
Roughly seven minutes later, the taxi pulled around back, I thanked him and headed inside through the back door.
Was I welcome here, probably not. They might not even let passed the door since I don’t have a membership. But the bartender looked like he recognized me from being here before and nodded.
Chapter Eight
JAMESON
“Shit. You’re here,” I heard a familiar voice say. “I’m sorry, I’ll leave.”
I was going to let her leave, but instead, I said, “I’ll leave.” I downed my drink without tearing my eyes from hers.
“Don’t. Don’t leave.”
“Are you sure?” I asked.
“I’m sure. We don’t even have to talk. I know I’m the last person you want to talk to.”
My jaw clenched. When I opened my eyes, she was refilling our glasses with the bottle I had on the table. She took her glass and downed the amber liquid.
“How much have you had to drink?”
She giggled. “Two beers with Kali and then two shots here.” She was pouring herself another.
Looking at her, I couldn’t help but think of the kiss we shared. And the fact that it spooked her. But I couldn’t keep living like this, seeing her every day and having feelings for her.
