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Unless he’s married.
Married men are a hard pass for me.
That’s the type of mistake a girl should really only make once.
Nonchalantly tossing the bag over one shoulder, I grunt, “You lost, choir boy?”
“I’m not…” his head bobbles around in confusion. “This isn’t…” the action continues causing me to impatiently cock my head to one side. “Why would you…” He abruptly severs whatever was left of his question to ask another. “Is it the tie?”
“It definitely says see you at rehearsals on Saturday.”
Pushing past his obvious displeasure is done to present me with professional, polite smile I’m sure he’s practiced most of his life. “I’m Mr. Reese.”
“You the slumlord that owns this shitty complex? Because I’ve got some complaints.”
“Uh…no. I’m simply looking to get in touch with Miss Brynley Winters.”
“Why? She owe you money?”
“No.”
“She owe your boss money?”
“No.”
“You think she slept with your husband?”
“I’m not gay.”
“That tie would imply otherwise.”
“Wh-”
“It’s your lucky day, Mr. Reese.” With a flick of a finger, my black sunglasses fall to cover my eyes from the overwhelmingly bright sun. “You didn’t have to look very hard.”
The flustered man gives me a long once over that leads to his eyebrows scrunching in confusion. “You don’t quite look like your photo.”
“Probably because I have on more clothes.”
“You do, but that’s not-”
“What can I do for you, Chicken Little? The sky isn’t actually falling, so I’d kind of like to move on with what’s left of my day.”
“I’m here about your mother, Lauren.”
There’s no stopping worry from reaching my expression. “What’s wrong with my mom?”
“Do we you mind if we discuss this in private?”
“Do you have somewhere in private we can discuss this?” I step forward to shut the door behind me forcing him to step backwards. “Because I’m now – yet again – homeless and privacy isn’t exactly a luxury I can afford.”
“How about we discuss everything inside the vehicle?” He politely gestures the direction of a parked, black SUV where two large men are patiently waiting beside it.
“I’m gettin’ way too many Into Darkness red flags to say yes to that.”
Surprise swiftly cakes his face at the same time he ponders, “Was that a Star Trek reference?”
“You just became four times hotter for recognizing that.”
