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I look up and notice that JC is still standing in the doorway. His face has clouded, and his eyes have darkened. I know what he’s thinking because this was the exact pattern he followed — cheating, begging for forgiveness and the showering of gifts. I wonder if men have a cheater’s handbook on how to make it up to their significant others.
Maybe there’s a section labeled, “How to fix your fuck up.” I smile because the image is funny, even though this situation is not. JC now has a puzzled look on his face.
“Lexi, what’s funny?”
“Nothing.”
“You’re smiling.”
Should I tell him? Might as well, and I do to his shocked look.
“You did the same thing. Is there some handbook cheater’s follow?”
“That’s a shitty thing to say.”
“It’s true. You would cheat, beg my forgiveness, send me roses, and little gifts. I bet Noah will buy me some bauble or piece of jewelry to try to patch things up.”
“Did it ever make it better?”
“No. My self-esteem was in the toilet. It’s why I took it so long. You’re breaking up with me was the best thing for my self-confidence.”
“Excuse me if I don’t see it that way. It was the worst thing I’ve ever done in my life. I set you up for this, which is why you’re so forgiving. Why didn’t you dump me the first time?”
“Because I loved you, JC, can’t you understand that? You wrapped me around your little finger, and I was done.”
“I’m sorry our relationship was so terrible for you. I always wish I can take it all back.”
“You can’t, but it made me stronger. I’m still not sure that Noah deserves me. I might end it after all. I need time.”
JC nods and runs his fingers through his thick hair, then turns to leave. I’m sure I’ve given him something to think about. Maybe the next woman he gets involved with will be treated better even though I know she will. He was much better with Brianna than he ever was with me.
I go back to work, and by lunchtime, I feel even better. At least my body does. This upcoming weekend, Noah is supposed to go to Boston for Rory’s birthday. This is not going to happen. I can’t trust him to be alone with Vivian and frankly, I don’t fully believe that she was the one who initiated the sex.
Based on what Lucian told me about their relationship when they were younger, I think they can’t keep their hands off each other. I still want to question Noah as to why his clothing smelled like Vivian’s perfume. I have an idea and if he wants to make it up to me, he needs to follow through. I dial his cell and he answers immediately.
“Lexi, did you like the roses?”
“Yes, thank you. I need you to do something for me this weekend.”
“I…this weekend is Rory’s birthday. I was going to Boston.”
“Hold on a sec.”
I close my door because I’m ready to lay into him. Is he really that stupid?
“Do you actually think I’m letting you go to Boston after what just happened?”
“Not alone. I expected you’ll come with me.”
“Well, you expect wrong. Do you think I want to see Vivian? I have the urge to tear her eyes out that I might not be able to control.”
“But I promised.”
“Noah, the last thing I want is to get in the way of your relationship with your daughter, but you created this by fucking Vivian. I can’t trust you, not yet anyway.”
“But you are getting in the way.”
“Then, this conversation is over, and so is our engagement.”
