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‘She’s also got ears like a bat and takes weekly Krav Maga classes, so I’d watch your words.’
‘Please.’ He waves a hand like he’s not worried. ‘You want an easy way to get my boy Condor to respond? Nudes. Send him some unprovoked. You are his fiancée; isn’t that what lovers do?’
Nudes? His friends know he enjoys nudes? Not once has he requested them from me. So who is he requesting them from?
This is where Roman steps over. He can tell by the look on my face that I’m not enjoying these boys’ company. His phone is in his hand, and the smirk on his face tells me he’s overheard that last statement, or he’s been listening the whole time.
‘He likes nudes, does he?’ Roman asks in his deep bellowing voice. ‘How about dick pics? ’Cause I got some good ones. I took this one for my recent anniversary celebration. He’s wearing a bow; isn’t that cute?’ His jolly laugh as he turns his phone Declan’s way says he’s enjoying this. I can only hope he’s not genuinely showing them a photo of his dick, but if he is, I guess don’t ask for nudes around Roman.
A grin fills my face as Roman winks at me. Declan and his friends all look horrified. ‘I think we’re just going to go find a table.’
‘Good idea.’ Roman nods, shoving his phone back into his pocket.
‘Thanks,’ I say softly as they leave the counter.
‘No problem, sweetie. Just remember, I’ve been married three times, and I’ve learned that you don’t only marry one person; you get all their family and friends as a bonus.’
Ugh. Could I deal with these people for the rest of my life? I probably could, but do I want to is the question. I feel like new engagements shouldn’t be this stressful.
* * *
You up?
My phone dings on the nightstand next to me as I stare at my ceiling. Who could possibly be texting me at four in the morning? I grab it, scrolling to the text, wondering if maybe Conner has decided to make good on his promise. But nope, it’s not him and to my surprise my heart races a little when I notice it’s River.
Is your ceiling as boring as mine?
I’m surprised he’s not out running the city. I thought that’s what he did when he couldn’t sleep. But I’m cool with this too. Finally, someone who makes me smile is texting me.
It is. How was work?
He’s asking me about my night? Why’s this so foreign to me? Oh, that’s right, because my fiancé stopped doing it as soon as he left the state.
Work was… interesting. Drunk guys are something else.
LOL, don’t I know it.
I don’t consider you a drunk like the type I dealt with tonight. Roman had to get involved.
What are their names? I’ll kick some ass.
LOL, no taking names and kicking asses. At least not yet.
I’ll do it. I once spent a night in the clink because my sister’s boyfriend was a mega douche.
LOL @ the clink.
Is Corndog as funny as me?
No.
At first I hesitated sending that last word through. Why do I feel bad saying that? It’s the truth. He’s not traditionally the ‘funny guy’. He’s more the ‘serious about life and where he’s headed’ guy and I thought I wanted that. He’s driven. Now every time someone talks about him, I’m finding out things about him that I don’t want.
You make me laugh way more than Corndog ever has.
I wish I could see that right now. I’ve been a workaholic lately so making women smile hasn’t been on my priority list… until tonight.
He wishes he could see me smile right now? Well, that’s not a guy asking for nudes.
