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When we walked in the door, I ran to the bathroom as Sadie pulled her key from the lock. She cursed at me and banged on the wall a few times as I let the cool spray cascade over my body.
She rushed in when I came out with a fluffy white towel wrapped around me. I could understand her need to rid her body of the clammy sweat that coated her skin. Later, we sat on the floor in the living room, eating day-old Thai food from white containers and talking about our day.
“I still can’t believe you met Oliver Fox again.”
I sighed. “He smelled so good. The entire elevator was filled with his cologne.”
“Sounds like you have a bit of a crush.”
I had more than a crush on Oliver Fox. He was like a God to me, untouchable. I couldn’t match up to the women he dated, and I was so much younger. It would never happen, but a girl could dream.
“I do, but he’s too old for me. I read an article that said he was thirty-six. It doesn’t matter. You should see the beautiful women attached to his arm. I looked through dozens of images and didn’t see the same woman twice. He must be quite a catch, and obviously, he doesn’t want to be caught.”
She cocked her head. “He’s probably the type that will play the field until he’s fifty and then finally get married. He’s handsome, rich, and not desperate for companionship.”
“Did you meet anyone interesting at your job?” I asked.
“There are a few guys that I might be interested in.”
I caught her gaze, giving her my full attention. “Tell me.”
“This one guy, Dan, is really nice. He’s in the cubicle next to mine. I don’t think he’s dating anyone. I don’t see pictures on his desk like with some of my coworkers.”
I snorted. “That doesn’t mean shit. Some guys don’t display pictures of their significant others.”
“Speaking of guys, have you heard from Ty?” she winked.
Everyone tried to push me Ty’s way, but it would never happen. We grew up together, but I never felt anything for him other than brotherly love.
“No, why would you bring him up?”
“Because he still has a crush on you. I still think you’re a fool for not dating him.”
“Ty is like my brother.”
“Just because he’s a police officer doesn’t mean he’ll get hurt.”
Sadie knew how I felt because of my father’s death, but it was true about Ty being like my brother. We used to play together when we were little. He taught me to swim in his pool when I was four. My father was always busy with work and didn’t have time. I would always be thankful for Ty.
“But he could, and I can’t deal with that pain.”
“Okay, suppose something happened to him now. Would you feel something?”
The question was ridiculous because I loved Tyler. He held a special place in my heart, and to lose him would be devastating.
I frowned. “Of course, I would. I love Ty. But I’d prefer not to think about it.”
My phone rang, and I put down my fork to answer it.
“Speak of the devil,” I said as I swiped the green button on the screen.
“Hello, Ty.”
“Hello, stranger. How is your new job?”
“Okay. I like it.”
Sadie nudged me with her foot and made kissing noises. I gave her the dirtiest looks, but she only laughed.
