Page 2 of Too Good to be True

And now this?

"You're being ridiculous. There isn't anyone else."

"Bullshit. That's the only reason you'd leave me."

I know I'm right. He has it too good with me. I do his laundry, shop for him. I even clean his apartment. Not to mention sex anytime he wants it. His jaw clenches, and anger flashes in his eyes. Too damn bad if I'm making this harder than he wants it to be. I gave up a golden opportunity because of him. And for what?

"Look, Bailey. I want excitement again. The nervous jitters I used to have before we'd see each other."

“Wake the fuck up, Corey. This is the real world. It’s always exciting in the beginning. Not having those jitters every time we see each other is part of our relationship growing."

"Maybe for you." He drops his eyes and looks down at the table. "All I'm saying is let's take a couple of weeks off. Go to South Carolina for Francesca’s wedding. We'll touch base when you get back and see where things are at."

"You're not coming?"

He lets out a long breath. "It's best if I don't."

"Are you kidding me? Maybe the trip is what we need to get things back on track."

"No. This is the right time for a break."

"Jackass. You waited until five days before we're supposed to leave to drop this on me?"

"I'm not going to waste my vacation time or money on a trip I don't want to take."

Not only is he fine that he's standing me up at the last minute, he doesn't seem to care at all about the embarrassing position he's putting me in. He’s cold and crass, and I'm so done with him!

“Thanks for the heads up," I get to my feet and dump my water in his lap.

"Fuck!" Corey jumps up.

I walk out, not caring what he does next.

Chapter 2

"Ican't believe hedid this five days before we're supposed to leave." I sniffle, transferring the phone to my other hand.

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