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We were moving kind of fast, but being with Griff felt right. I swallowed the bite of muffin, but it went down my throat painfully.
“Thanks for breakfast.” I scrambled to my feet. “I appreciate it.”
“Scott.”
“Don’t.” My heart broke for the lies of omission every day I continued to date his father. Was I really going to have to choose? “You don’t know him like I do.”
“Then let me meet the guy. That’s all I’m asking.”
“You’re not my father, Jay. I love you for wanting to protect me, but in the same way you’re old enough to make your decisions about your father, I’m old enough to fuck whomever I want.”
From the shocked look on his face, I’d taken him by surprise. A part of me knew I’d lashed out too much, that my words were over-the-top aggressive, but I couldn’t work an apology past my throat.
I was scared. Of him being right. As long as he was wrong, the risk I was taking with our friendship might be worth it. But if he was right, I would have ruined what we’d built over the years. The sex with his father might be phenomenal, but it wasn’t enough for me to betray my friend.
If only I didn’t like his father so much.
Usually, I listened to an inspirational podcast while driving to work, but I didn’t need the interruption from my thoughts. I replayed last night in my head several times. Griff and I were compatible in the bedroom. The man made me feel more than anyone else ever had in my entire life, including my ex. I’d also been comfortable with him when we went out together and the times after sex when we talked, watched a movie, and enjoyed dinner together.
He has to be worth the risk.
I parked in my usual spot at the bank and sent Jay a quick voice note.
“Hey, Jay, I want to apologize again for this morning. It was sweet of you to make me breakfast. Sorry I got testy with you when you were only concerned about me. I have no excuse, but I’m a little unprepared for starting my morning late.”
I felt so uncoordinated, like I was pushing myself through motions that usually came easy.
Jay replied with a voice note.
“Don’t worry about it. It’s not your fault your guy screwed your brains out last night. Just find them back before you get home.”
I chuckled. Jay was so forgiving. Too bad he wouldn’t react this way when he found out I was sleeping with his dad. I wasn’t delusional that we could get away with this for long. I just planned to steal as many moments as possible before the shit hit the fan.
Everyone seemed to notice I was late for work. I could feel their curious eyes on me, but I ignored them all. So many of them had called in sick when they were suffering from a hangover or just wanted a day to relax. After my dedicated service working at the bank, I deserved to walk in late with an aching butthole that reminded me of what I had done last night every time I shifted in my chair.
I ordered lunch to be delivered. Since I’d arrived late, I planned to make up for it during my break. Still no text or call from Griff, which worried me. Instead of working, I kept checking my phone. Had I been too raunchy last night?
I palmed my face. Oh god, I’d shoved him back onto the bed and sat on his face.
Just a few weeks ago, he hadn’t so much as kissed a guy.
“Scottie.”
I dropped my hands as Lucas entered my office, carrying a bouquet of colorful flowers.
“Someone’s got an admirer,” I said, forcing some cheer into my voice. Maybe whoever got him those flowers would keep his mind off me.
“Yeah, they do.” He frowned, extending the bouquet. “They’re for you.”
“For me?” My cheeks stung. From Griff?
“The card has your name on it.”
“Oh gosh. Thank you.” He hadn’t brought me flowers, had he? I couldn’t imagine Griff buying me flowers. He wasn’t that kind of man. Was he?
I found the card and peered at it. “Thanks for the morning peepshow.”
The picture. Griff had sent me flowers! I buried my face into the petals and inhaled. Probably not a good idea with my asthma, but I couldn’t help it. They were so beautiful.
