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I refrain from telling him he was thinking that Clara’s like all the other girls he’s used to having fly in for the weekend. The ones who want to sleep with him. I have no idea if Clara does or doesn’t, but the idea alone grates on me like sandpaper. Still, she’s not usually one to sleep with someone she barely knows.
Me: Just go ask her. I’m sure she’s fine if she says she is.
A small protective part of me wonders if what I said is the truth. Clara never wants to hurt anyone’s feelings and sometimes that puts her in awkward situations. Ones I would usually save her from.
Ben: Where should I take her tonight?
It’s no secret that Ben isn’t very suave with the ladies. Sure, he gets laid plenty—he’s a professional football player. But the guy was born and raised in a small Nebraska town and raised by his dad and his two brothers. He’s just a little rough around the edges, and I’m not sure he knows how to wine and dine a woman. Truth is, he’s probably never had to.
Me: Take her to the new restaurant in Jackson Square.
Ben: I’ll never get in. Not to mention, the cost.
I chuckle and sip my scotch. Sure, Ben doesn’t make what I do, but he’s not a paycheck away from living in a cardboard box on the street. The man has done more than well for himself.
Me: I’ll get you in.
Ben obviously didn’t take my advice about showing Clara what he loves most about the city.
Ben: You’re a lifesaver.
I nod, finishing my scotch.
Me: I’ll call now. It might be a late reservation depending.
Ben: Hey, do you want to come? I’m sure we can find you a date to double date or even just us three would be fun.
I read his text a few more times. Is he really asking me to join him on his date? Would I even want to? The idea of watching the two of them together makes me want to bleach my eyeballs, but so does the idea of sitting around here and imagining what might be going on.
Ben: Come on. It’s kind of awkward right now. I have nothing to talk to her about. She’s so smart.
Ben has already confessed to me his insecurity when it comes to Clara. She isn’t his normal type of girl, but Ben can hold his own with her.
Me: Ask Ashton and Kara. Clara and Kara got along well that one night.
Ben: (GIF with an arrow hitting a bull’s-eye). You’re a genius. Calling him now.
Me: So that’s a reservation for four.
Ben: Thanks X
I search for the number of the restaurant and dial it up.
A woman answers on the first ring. “Hello, thank you for calling Hillstone. This is Natalia. How can I help you?”
“Hi, Natalia, this is Xavier Greene, quarterback for the—”
She giggles. “I am well aware of who you are.”
“Great. I wondered if you had any tables for four open tonight. I understand it’s short notice but—”
“Let me check. We are booked two months ahead at this point, but being who you are… well… just give me a moment.”
“Sure. Thank you.”
She puts me on hold, and I pour myself another scotch. Not sure I’ll be able to handle being three floors above Clara and Ben. My mind is going crazy, wondering what the hell they’re doing down there.
Natalia comes back on the line. “The chef would love to host you and your guests. He’s going to put you at the chef’s table in the kitchen.”
