Total pages in book: 57
Estimated words: 54287 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 271(@200wpm)___ 217(@250wpm)___ 181(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 54287 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 271(@200wpm)___ 217(@250wpm)___ 181(@300wpm)
Zach bursts out into a laugh. “Dumb dicks?”
I’m mad now and not in a laughing mood. “Yes, dumb dicks. You know those assholes that think just because she’s there, she’s up for anything. Dumb dicks.”
Finally, I get Zach’s approval. “Fine. I appreciate you doing this. I know you have better things to do than taking care of my little sister—”
“Forget it. It’s not a big deal. So when are you coming home?”
I change the subject because I don’t want to keep talking about this. I’m this close to telling my best friend that I want his little sister, and I know that’s not a conversation to be had over the phone.
“Soon. But don’t tell my mom or my sister, for that matter. I don’t want to disappoint them if it doesn’t work out.”
We talk for a few more minutes, and when we say goodbye, I push the end button on my phone and then start to pace back and forth in front of my truck. I worked out for hours already, but right now, I feel like I could go some more. With adrenaline pumping through my veins, I grab my phone and my bag and walk back to the facility because the punching bag is calling my name. I have to let off some steam one way or another, and I know exactly how I’m going to do it. I’m going to act like the bag is every dumb dick that I know is going to be looking at Abby Friday night. Fuck me, how the hell am I going to survive this?
CHAPTER 9
ABBY
“I’m not going.”
That’s what I say as soon as I open my door on Friday night and find Chloe, Olivia, and Jessie standing on my front porch.
Jessie turns to Olivia. “You’re still paying me, though. You already reserved me for the whole night. You can’t cancel now.”
Olivia ignores her cousin and pushes her way inside my door. “Oh, you’re going. Ally and Natalie already bailed. The three of us are going.”
Jessie huffs her breath. “What am I? Mincemeat? You mean the four of us.”
Olivia rolls her eyes. “You’re not old enough to get in. Plus, Aunt Julia would kill me if I took you there. You’re dropping us off.”
Jessie brushes her long hair off her shoulder. “And then what? I’m sitting in the car the whole night? Really? Why’d you tell me to dress up?”
Olivia glares at her. “Jessie, you’re an Uber driver. That’s what drivers do.”
Jessie crosses her arms over her chest and stares at her cousin.
Olivia shakes her head and smirks. “Fine, it was supposed to be a surprise. You’re dropping us off, but Eric is taking you for a late dinner at the fancy place next door.” Jessie starts to bounce excitedly when she hears that her boyfriend is taking her out, and Olivia grasps her by the shoulders. “But you’re still our designated driver. You have to get us home.”
She squeals. “Promise. What’s the name of the restaurant? I’m going to look it up. Should I act surprised with Eric?”
Olivia points to the living room. “Yes, it’s a surprise, so act surprised. It’s called Seasons 105. Now can you have a seat so I can help my girl here on her little meltdown?”
Jessie looks at me, nods, and then walks into the living room.
Now that both Chloe and Olivia are staring at me, I’m about to explain when Chloe says, “I’m not going if you’re not going.”
Olivia puts her hands on each of our shoulders. “Ladies, you’re both going.” She looks at me in my shorts and T-shirt. “But you definitely can’t wear that.”
I pull at the hem of my shorts. “I can wear this because I’m not going. It’s not a good idea, Olivia. I’m a schoolteacher. What if I see someone I know there?”
She’s pushing me down the hallway. “Is Alexis over at Brenda and Rick’s?”
I nod as I stomp my feet toward my bedroom. “Yep, they picked her up a little while ago.”
Olivia doesn’t stop pushing until I’m standing in front of my closet. “Good. Even though I’d like to have seen her, I know she doesn’t need to hear my mouth. Think about what you just said. If you see someone you know there? That means you’re both there… at a sex club. It’s going to be awkward for them too, and do you think they’re going to go back to the fuckin’ PTO and tell them they saw you at The Club?” She turns me by the shoulders so I’m looking at her. “No, of course not. Now look. You’re going. We’re all going. We’ve talked about this since it opened last year, and we’re doing it. We’re just going to see what it’s about, and then we’ll leave.”
I purse my lips together and look at Chloe. She’s smiling softly and nodding her head, and even though I’m a little scared about it, I know I’ll regret it if I back out now. “Fine. What am I going to wear? You two look great, by the way.”