Page 54 of Waiting to Lose
“You were.”
“I need to work on my ability to keep you guessing.”
“Why would you say that? Does it bother you that I know you a little too well?”
“Yes, as a matter of fact, it does! I don’t want you getting bored and looking for other entertainment.”
“Madi…”
“I’m just kidding. I’m not worrying, okay? Allison Gregory is losing her touch in the media. They seem to be getting bored with her.”
“And you would know that how?” he asked.
“Shit!”
“Don’t read that crap, Madi, for the love of God. It’s all lies.”
“So they’renotbored with her?”
“I love you, woman.”
“Love you, too, man,” she replied sarcastically.
“Gotta go. Caleb’s at my door. Talk to you soon.”
“K. Remind me to tell you about Kendra…” she whispered.
“Oh boy… I’m afraid to ask. Bye.”
“Bye,” she said through a giggle.
As soon as he ended the call, he opened his door to a jumpy Caleb.
“Ready for tonight? Man, what a show last night!”
“It’s eight thirty in the morning. Why in the hell are you here so early?” he asked in annoyance.
“I told you, you’re booked on ‘Good Afternoon Melbourne’ at noon. We need to get going.”
“You never told me… Shit, Caleb! I haven’t even showered.”
“Go. Make it quick. It’s going to be an amazing day!”
As Jake stripped and stepped into the shower, he realized he hadn’t seen Caleb so happy in weeks. He wondered if he and Diane had worked things out. He sighed as the water washed over him. He was exhausted. It was going to be a long-ass day.
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