Page 20 of Never Stop
I paid for our drinks, and we stepped away from the bar so more people could order.
“Hold my drink real quick.” I handed Bailee my drink to text Easton back as we walked to a free standing area against the back wall, but as I was typing out my message, I ran into someone. I looked up to utter my apologies and my eyes locked with the blue ones of Jared. He smiled wide. “Babe,” he said as though we were still together. “It’s good to see you.”
“I wish I could say the same.” The words spilled from my mouth.
He chuckled slightly. “You’re still pissed at me?”
“Jared,” Bailee quipped and handed me my drink. “Of course, she’s still mad at you, asshole!”
I reached out to grab the drink with my left hand.
“You’re engaged?” he questioned as if he couldn’t believe it.
“Yes—”
“To the best thing that ever happened to her,” Bailee said, cutting me off.
His eyes cut to her and narrowed. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
I tried to answer, but Bailee spoke again. “To a man who will never cheat on her.”
“Doubtable since she only fucks missionary.”
Bailee stepped forward as if she was going to take a swing at him. I wanted to punch him too, but instead, I got between the two, holding out my arms to separate them.
“That’s a low blow and not true.” I glared at him as I stepped back.
His laugh came out evil. “It’s true.”
I laughed to mock him. “You have no idea.”
“We were together four years. I think I know how I fucked you.”
Bailee started to speak, and I shot her a look to shut her up. I didn’t need her fighting my battles.
“You only wanted to have sex that way because it helped put you to sleep after a night of gaming. Don’t act like it was all me.”
He rolled his eyes.
“Speaking of sex,” I continued. “Where’s Tramp Tarah?” I heard Bailee giggle beside me and I tried to stifle my own laugh.
“We broke up.”
I stuck out my bottom lip, frowning. “Shewas tired of missionary?”
He sighed and looked around the room, stalling before telling me the truth. “She cheated on me, okay?”
I couldn’t hold back my laughter. “Are you serious? Fucking Karma!”
“Whatever. See you around.”
“Bye,” Bailee and I said in unison as we watched Jared walk away through the crowd. I was thankful he left, but turning the tables on him had been fun.
“What an asshole,” Bailee muttered and I nodded in agreement.
I unlocked my phone to text Easton back finally, and noticed he’d texted me.
Easton:I have to get back to work. Be safe tonight. I love you.
