Page 62 of A Second Chance At Forever

I don’t get to cry. I caused this fucking mess. Lennox can cry, she didn’t ask for this. Nicole can cry, she didn’t deserve to be cheated on and get knocked up.

I can’t fucking cry.

“Okay, if you’re sure. What do you say we meet up at the bar and have dinner, I haven’t eaten all day.”

“Okay, I’ll be there in an hour.” I hung up the phone without another word.

I finished what was left of my beer and tossed it over the edge of the balcony. I stood and looked down at the yard littered with beer cans.

I think I have a drinking problem. How can there be so many beer cans down there? I really should get a handle on this.

I pushed away all thoughts and drove to the grill. I took a seat at the bar and ordered a glass of tea.

“Are you sick?” Wendy asked.

I let out a laugh. Yep, I definitely have a drinking problem.

Nicole came in and we moved to the only table that was left, the big round table in front of the stage, with karaoke going on. My head hurt already and the horrible singing didn’t help, but I had to show Nicole I was with her. I had to sit there and pretend to have a good time.

“You’re not drinking?”

“No, I think I’ve been drinking too much lately.” I forced my eyes to the menu, even though I knew what I wanted. I couldn’t look at Nicole’s green eyes. They only made me miss Lennox.

After we placed our order, Trent and Sarah walked in. “Mind if we sit with you guys? Every table is full.”

“Yeah, have a seat,” I offered, happy to have a distraction. “What are you guys out doing?”

“My mom took Macy, so we’re having a little date night. I invited Lennox and Alissa, but I don’t think they’re here yet.” Sarah twisted in her chair to look around the crowded bar.

Great. Looks like I picked the wrong night to quit drinking.

Wendy brought over our food and Nicole and I began eating. I was mid-bite when my eyes locked on Lennox walking through the door.

Instantly, I was pissed. It reminded me of the night I beat this shit out of the cowboy. She looked sexy as hell and I could tell she did it on purpose. Not because she knew I would be there, but as an attempt to get over me.

I let my eyes linger over her long, tan legs and cut-off jean shorts. She had on cowboy boots and a white tank top with a slit in the top, showing off her nice tits. Her hair was styled in loose flowing curls and her green eyes shined clear across the bar. I knew I needed to get out of there.

“Are you ready to go?” I asked Nicole, who was still eating.

Her eyes flashed to Lennox. “I’m still eating.”

Right then, I was hit with rage. She knew how hard it would be for me having to sit there and see Lennox. She wanted to see how I would react, see if things really were over.

I pushed it down and flagged Wendy over for a beer and a shot.

“Hey, guys. Over here,” Sarah waved at them.

They began walking over until Lennox’s eyes landed on mine. She stopped but Alissa gave her a look before grabbing her by her arm and pulling her over.

“Hey,” Alissa smiled at everyone. “You guys mind if we join you?”

“Not at all, sit down,” Sarah offered.

Wendy came back with my drinks and I slammed back the shot and chased it with my beer.

“Please, tell me we’re all getting drunk and singing tonight?” Sarah flashed a smile and looked at all of us.

“I don’t think that’s a good idea.” Lennox wouldn’t meet my eyes.

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