Page 20 of Until Easton

Slumping down into one of the salon chairs, I hold my head in the palms of my hands. "I think I made a mistake last night."

"Why on earth would you think that?" Ellie asks, taking a seat in the chair across from me.

"Because I hardly know Easton, and I'm already starting to fall for him."

"I do not see the problem."

I lift my head. "You seriously don't see the problem with me falling for a man who is not only a famous rock star, but is also so far out of my league I can't see straight? Not to mention Easton will be blowing out of town the second the situation with his stalker is over. Hell, he probably just sees me as convenient," I add. Though last night was one of the best nights of my life, I was careless.

"Do you actually believe the crap coming out of your mouth right now?" Ellie fumes.

"What?" I'm taken aback by her forwardness.

Ellie shakes her head. "Becca, it's a shame you don't see how beautiful you are. Not only are you gorgeous, but you're also kind, considerate, and a good friend."

"Ellie, listen…" I don't finish my sentence because Ellie cuts me off.

"No. It's true. Any guy would be lucky to have you, including the famous Easton Evans. From the way Jax says it, Easton knows it."

I let out a heavy sigh. "This is all happening too fast. I haven't had time to wrap my head around it."

Ellie giggles. "You want my advice?"

I smile. "Maybe."

"Don't fight it. If Easton is anything like Jax, which I get the feeling when it comes to you, he is; he already sees you as his."

"That's crazy." I throw my hands in the air, and Ellie laughs.

"I know, girl, trust me. That's just how these men work."

I go to open my mouth again when something behind me catches Ellie's eye, and a second later, the bell over the door sounds. Turning the chair around, I'm shocked at who I see standing in front of me. "Carter." I stand.

"Hey, Becca." Carter strides right up to me and wraps his arms around my waist, picking me up.

"What are you doing here?" I return his embrace. "You said you weren't coming for a couple of weeks."

Carter sets me down. "I had some changes in my schedule and decided to come out sooner. I went by your place, and your grandfather said you were here. I was hoping I could steal you away for lunch. If not, I can come back." Carter eyes me then looks over my shoulder to Ellie.

I step aside and introduce them. "Sorry. Carter, this is Ellie, Ellie, this is my old friend Carter. We grew up together."

Ellie waves, and Carter tips his head. "Nice to meet you, Ellie."

"You too," Ellie returns.

I look down at my watch and then at Ellie. "I'm going to take off for lunch unless you need me to stay."

"Nope. You go ahead. Jax will be here soon anyway to grab a bite."

"Okay. I'll be back in an hour." I turn back to Carter. "Let me grab my purse. Pizza? It's just down the street."

"Sounds good," Carter replies.

"Are you okay with walking?" I ask.

"Sure."

With one last wave over my shoulder to Ellie, Carter and I leave.