Page 62 of Forever to Fall
Stiffening, Beckett prepared for a question about Mallory.Hey Foxy, why are you constantly hanging out with my sister? Hey man, any reason you’re man-handling my sister while I’m in the other room?
“What’s up?”
Evan shoved his hands in his pockets and rocked back on his sneakered heels. “Any progress with a date for the engagement party?”
Not this again. Beckett squeezed his eyes shut so they didn’t roll into the back of his skull. “No man, I told you. Mallory and I will go together. I haven’t caught up with the rest of the Lawson clan much, so it’ll be nice to mingle.”
Scratching his chin, Evan nodded, seemingly satisfied. “Good point.”
Before he could stop himself, Beckett mumbled, “I thought so.”
Evan took a step back so Beckett could close the driver’s door. “See you in a couple of days. Thanks again for all your help, man.”
“Of course, anytime, Lawless.” Beckett pulled out and headed toward his apartment. It was the last place he wanted to go, but he didn’t have the energy for sneaking around. As soon as he got home, he texted Mallory.
I’m sorry about tonight. Want me to come back over later?
He didn’t have to wait long for her reply.Don’t worry about it. Fernando and I are having another ‘conversation’. ::skull emoji:: ::cat emoji::
Good luck. Can I swing by tomorrow after your shift?
::thumbs up emoji::
Well, that certainly wasn’t the conversation he wanted to have with Mallory tonight, but there he was. After changing into his sweatpants and making a mug of herbal tea, Beckett booted up his laptop and logged into World of Warcraft.
Within two minutes, his buddy DMed him.
WickedWarri0rBr0:Long time, no see. You have time for a quick raid?
Beckett couldn’t fight the smile on his lips. While online friendships weren’t as important as in-person ones, he couldn’t deny that having a network of gamers always put him in a good mood.
FoxyMage96:Yes, please. Tonight didn’t turn out as planned, and I need a distraction.
WickedWarri0rBr0:Lady trouble?::skull emoji::
FoxyMage96:Is there any other kind?::eye roll emoji::
WickedWarri0rBr0:We have a few minutes before we reach the dungeon. Want to talk about it?
He really did, and seeing as how his best friend couldn’t be part of this conversation, Beckett unloaded on poor WickedWarri0rBr0.
FoxyMage96:OK, but you asked for it.
WickedWarri0rBr0:I’m tougher than I look.::winky face emoji
FoxyMage96:So you know Mallory?
WickedWarri0rBr0:AKA the love of your life? Yeah man, I’m familiar.
FoxyMage96:Well, we’re sort of...secretly dating.
WickedWarri0rBr0:I know we’re not on audio, but trust that I just snorted at this. What the hell is secret dating? She’s not married, is she?
FoxyMage96:God no, we’re both single. We’re also both insane for keeping this a secret from her brother – AKA my best friend.
WickedWarri0rBr0:You gotta come clean, bro. Nothing good can come from lying. Just ask my ex-wives.::laughing while crying emoji::
FoxyMage96:Yeah, I know. I’m afraid I’ll lose them both if we come clean.
