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Three Days Later
“Would you like anything else, gentlemen?”
I manage to give the waitress a smile as she hovers by their table.
“I think we’ll be fine. Thanks.”
The waitress gives me a smile that doesn’t quite reach the sad expression in her eyes, and walks off. I watch her go, noticing the natural sway of her hips. Her long blonde hair is held back in a ponytail that trails down her back, making me want to reach out and see if it’s as soft as it looks. Marcus chuckles.
“Nice to see you’ve still got an eye for the ladies.”
I turn back and frown at him.
“I can appreciate a pretty woman. There’s nothing wrong with that, is there?”
“No, not at all.” Marcus picks up his glass, giving me a knowing look. “Besides, after what you went through with Hannah, I don’t blame you for going on the prowl again.”
“I’m not on the prowl!”
“I’d beg to differ after seeing the look on your face just now.”
I roll my eyes and concentrate on my food. We came out to dinner to cheer me up after dealing with my recent ex-girlfriend. I didn’t come out to look for another woman to distract me from my breakup.
Although if the waitress who has been serving our table made an offer, I wouldn’t pass it up. She is a stunning young woman, and I can’t stop myself from watching her whenever she’s close by. However, even though she’s very professional and does a good job, I can tell that she’s very upset, and she is close to tears. It makes me want to hold her for comfort.
I push this away. I’m not dealing with another woman’s problems right now.
“Luke!”
I jump when a hand waves in front of my face. Marcus pulls his arm back and shakes his head.
“I think I would do better on my own. I would have a better conversation.”
“Sorry.” I put my knife and fork down, rubbing my hands over my face. “I just feel so drained. After finding out what Hannah had been up to, and knowing that she has stolen from me…”
“I get it. You don’t want to believe someone you were with for so long could do that to you.” Marcus shakes his head. “I thought she was pretty cool as well. Evidently not. She had both of us fooled.”
“She called me earlier today,” I grunt. “I have too many voicemails from her.”
“Is she still trying to get you back?”
“Yes. Something about it was a mistake and she should have talked to me, that she didn’t mean to hurt me.”
“She didn’t mean to sleep with another guy and then use your money to pay off his debts?” Marcus snorts. “She wouldn’t be able to hurt you worse if she actually stabbed you in the back. I don’t get her thinking.”
“Neither do I. And I don’t want to hear it.”
I don’t know how long it will be before the anger vanishes. Hannah was my girlfriend for five years. She used to be my rock. Now she’s the worst person I’ve ever encountered. And she is still trying to justify why she had an affair for almost all of our relationship and why she stole my money. She is going to be making up excuses until she’s blue in the face.
I don’t want to hear it anymore. I had deleted the other voicemails so I didn’t have to hear her voice. My lawyer can deal with it.
I pick up my glass and take a sip. I wish I wasn’t driving, but I really want a drink.
“I’m sorry, Marcus. I’m not very good company tonight.”
“I’m not really surprised, given what’s happened this week.” Marcus gestures at his empty plate. “But I’m always there for free food.”
“I knew you were here just for that.”
