Page 30 of Just One Season
“Well, good for Prince Harry.” Kellen runs his hand through dark locks, and I suppress a wistful sigh. “Sorry to stop by so late on a Friday, but I thought I’d finally give in to your messages to meet up for mediatraining.”
“I assumed your lack of response to my latest pings meant you didn’t really want to do it.”
“You sent quite a few messages.”
“Did I? I don’t remember, how many?”
“One or two, I think.”
Five. It was five.
“But I hadn’t noticed you didn’t respond.”Lies. “When do you want to meet? Have any time next week?” I click through to my calendar, then glance up when he hasn’t responded.
“What do you think about going on a hike tomorrow?” Kellen crosses his arms.
“Tomorrow?”
“Yes.”
“Saturday?” I blink.
“Yup.”
“Like, the weekend?” I tilt my head. He wants to meet up with me on the weekend?
“Uh-huh.” Kellen nods. “Today finishes up, then you go to sleep, and when you wake up, it’s tomorrow. Saturday. The weekend.”
“You want to hang out with me on a Saturday?”
“I feel like I’m talking to my five-year-old daughter.”
I laugh. “Sorry. It’s Friday afternoon and it’s been a long week.” I’m still confused, but I’m definitely not going to ask for clarification again.
He clears his throat and rubs the back of his neck. “While you’re thinking about your Saturday schedule, I have another topic.”
“Go ahead. But just so you know, my Saturday schedule is very busy.”
“I’m sure.”
“I have to walk Prince Harry at least three times.”
The other corner of Kellen’s mouth turns up. I like making him smile.
“Well, you should bring him on the hike.”
“I’ll do that. What were you going to ask?”
“It’s weird as fuck.” Color creeps up Kellen’s neck, and I’m super curious to hear what’s making him so uncomfortable.
“I can be a bit weird, so no worries.”
“Okay.” He cracks a smile. “I have this issue.”
I cock my head and wait for him to continue. The man looks so nervous that maybe he’ll forget about me spitting water all over his face.
“Paul Harrison hates me.”
“Wow.” I huff a laugh. “That’s not at all what I expected you to say. Why does he hate you?”
