Page 37 of Sin With Me
Thank you for looking out and trying to warn me. I appreciate it.
Delilah
Of course. Let me know if there’s anything I can do.
Wilder
Just be careful. I’m sure more vultures will come around.
Delilah
Mattie put her in her place, but don’t worry. I won’t say a word.
Wilder
I’m sorry for getting you into this mess. I’ll take care of it, I promise.
Delilah
I’m not blaming you.
Wilder
You should. I fucked up and now your name is in the middle of it.
Delilah
Stop worrying about it. Text me later if you have an update.
Wilder
I will. Sorry again, Delly.
“Well…” Mattie probes.
“He didn’t say anythin’ to her.”
“Thank God. But this ain’t just gonna go away.”
I sigh. “Yeah, not in this small town.”
With only five minutes left of my shift, I count my drawer and get ready to leave so Harper can take over for the night. She’s the part-time manager who works evenings while she attends college during the day.
When the bell above the door dings, I expect her to walk in, but it’s the man from the bar who spilled his beer on me.
For fuck’s sake.
And I let Mattie leave already since the store was slow.
Could this day get any weirder?
“What’re you doin’ here?” I ask firmly before he gets any closer.
“I’m Jonah.” He waves pitifully, looking less threatening than a moment ago. “I’m just here to apologize for the other night.”
“How’d you find me?”
“I asked Rainy so I could apologize in person. I was quite drunk that night and very, very stupid. I shouldn’t have saidwhat I did or fought with Wilder. After hearing that me spillin’ beer on you caused some issues when you got pulled over, I thought the least I could do is tell you how sorry I am.”
