Page 100 of Sparks Fly
“Me and Royce getting back together is not right…”
“Agreed.”
“He dumped me for his career. What has changed now?”
She shrugs.
“Oh, how awkward.” I sigh, leaning against the wall.
“This thing with Creed,” she starts, and I hold my hand up silencing her.
“There is no thing with Creed.”
“Sure.” She snickers.
“I am being serious. It was a moment of weakness… it shouldn’t have happened.”
“Okay.” She nods and steps towards me. “You keep telling yourself that, let’s see what happens.” She winks and walks past me, pulling on the door that leads back to the restaurant.
I roll my eyes and follow her back to the table.
Royce smiles at me as I take a seat. “All okay?” he asks as I curl my fingers around the stem of my flute glass.
“Yup. Just girl things.” I wave my hand and Nora clears her throat.
“Okay, did you know what you wanted to eat? I’ve sent the waiter back twice.” He laughs slightly and Kai groans.
“Yeah, we’re starving…” He wears a thunderous glare.
“Give me two secs,” I mutter, glancing over the menu and Kai drains his water.
The waiter re appears and me and Nora share the T Bone steak and have the risotto to start.
Conversation is pleasant, Kai and Royce spend most of the time talking about the upcoming race. Me and Nora chirp in where we can, but it’s more their conversation.
My phone buzzes and I slip my hand down to reach my bag. It’s Rue.
She has been away with her parents for two weeks, so I haven’t really heard from her. She promised she will try and catch me before the next race, but who knows. She is super busy and can’t just up and leave.
Rue:
Miss you. Landed late last night after being in England. Maybe we can catch up next week and pencil a date in xo
I reply back and that’s when I notice an unread message from Creed.
Has Royce done the social media post you wanted him to?
Tapping a response, I can feel Royce’s eyes burning into me.
Not yet, will most likely do it tomorrow now. Just out for dinner with him at the moment.
Placing my phone back in my bag, I apologise and go back to listening to them speak and suddenly, I am desperate to get home.
Royce pays for dinner, and once all is done, he pulls my chair out for me, and I thank him. Nora hangs beside me and my heart drums in my chest, my stomach flipping with anticipation. Walking towards the waiting car, I go to slide in when Royce reaches for my elbow, tugging me back.
“Can you give us a minute?” He directs his question to Nora, and she looks at me, waiting for me to give her the answer. I nod subtly.
“Of course.” She forces a smile on her lips as she climbs into the back of the car next to Kai.
