Page 50 of Rider Forbidden
“Not a late one, around eleven. What happened to you? Did you go home with that barmaid, she was all over you?”
I shake my head. “Nah, I wasn't in the mood, I went home around half nine.”
He frowns “What the fuck? The barmaid was all over you - a sure thing - and you went home on your own?”
“Drop it Den.”
“I know it's her.”
“Did I just say drop it?”
“Man forget about her, is this a case of wanting what you can't have? Because you've never come across that before have you? Been told that there’s someone you can’t have? You've always just been given the green light.”
Do I tell him? That I can't get her out of my mind? Is that what it is because I’ve been warned off her?
“Fuck I don't know. I just know I can't get her out of my fucking head. She’s worked some sort of magic on me and cursed me or some shit.”
“That’s women for you. I’ve never seen you screwed up over a woman before - it’s quite refreshing.”
I frown “Instead of fucking enjoying it, maybe you could help me out? With advice or some shit.”
“Dude, let's say it’s a perfect world. Let's say she’s as into you as you are her - which, by the way, I think is true. But let's say her dad is not who he is and you two could go out. Would you still be interested? She has a kid Jack. You saying you want to take that on?”
“You would - it wouldn't bother you at all.”
“Yeah, but you're not me, are you?”
I shake my head. “I don't know, I mean I'm not marrying her - I just wanna see her. But the kid, he’s the coolest, I do like it when I'm around him and he thinks I'm some god or something, I'm his hero - so obviously he’s a smart kid.”
Denny rolls his eyes. “Obviously.”
He thinks for a moment and says, “Her dad could cause real problems for us, you know that right?”
I nod. “I know, I wish she wasn't the rich kid of some asshole that has my balls in his hands. Jesus, I don't know. She’s fucking me up. She’s amazing though right?” I smile.
He nods. “She’s gorgeous, sweet andwaytoo nice for you.”
I snort “Thanks for the vote of confidence.”
“You know how you are with women. You use them for your purpose and then you're done. She’s not had any experience with men. Her life has been all about raising the kid. If she falls for you and the kid falls for you and then you're done, what then? You'll hurt her, you'll hurt both of them.”
I sigh, I know what he’s telling me is right, but I can't stay away. I don't feel like I’ll be done anytime soon.
“I know Den.”
He looks behind me, “Speak of the devil.”
I turn around and she’s stood there - looking hot as usual - those trousers fit her way too snugly, showing her gorgeous heart-shaped arse, on view for everyone to see. Her hair tied up in a high ponytail as usual and a fitted white t-shirt. That’s it, no dazzling outfit required. Just her.
Her green eyes look at me, “Talking about me, were you?”
I suddenly remember that date - that fucking date. I'm mad at her - how can she move on so quickly? “If I was, it wouldn't have been anything nice.”
She rears back as though I struck her - of course to her we’re on good terms. She doesn't know that I saw her last night.
“Thanks Jack. Take it you're in a piss poor mood today?”
“You could say that - rough night. How was your night?” I narrow my eyes at her, waiting for her response.
