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“Then why would you hold yourself back from the possibility of a new love?”

Why indeed…

“I’m scared.”

“I would be worried if you weren’t. Don’t let your fears hold you back. Axel obviously wants to be with you, and he knows all about William, and you said Henry likes him…”

“What happened to you discouraging me from getting involved with someone. Weren’t you the one preaching about keeping things casual?”

“I was wrong,” she says.

“Wait. Can you repeat that?”

“I was wrong, okay?”

“That’s what I thought you said.”

“I never should’ve discouraged you. That’s my bad. I’m a new woman full of encouragement and maybe a little ass-kicking to get you to follow your heart,” she says.

“Henry’s up.”

“Okay, girl. Remember that you deserve to be happy and if Axel makes you happy, go for it.”

“I hear you. Talk soon.”

I hang up the phone feeling lighter than I have in a long time. Pelar is right. I can’t let my fears and guilt keep me from living my life. William would never want me to live my life full of grief and sorrow. He’d want me to be happy.

Now I just have to decide what will make me happy.

CHAPTERTWENTY-ONE

Axel

It’s beena week since Addy’s birthday. I’ve still been sending her little texts every day, even though I never get a response. Aiden and just about everyone who knows my situation have told me to leave her alone. The only person encouraging me not to give up is Tessa, and I’m starting to think that she’s just a hopeless romantic and it’s time for me to let it go and give up.

Everything in me rebels at that idea though. It might be the definition of insanity to keep it up, but I just can’t quit on us yet. I know that Addy is the woman for me. I know we haven’t known each other long, and it might seem crazy to some, but I’ve fallen hard and fast. There’s no going back for me now. I just need to convince her that I’m the man she needs.

I know she’s still mourning for her lost husband, and some part of her probably always will, but I also know she’s got a huge heart. There’s room in it for me if she could just get over her fears.

It’s another busy night at the club, and I’m annoyed by everyone. Thankfully Wade is here tonight to be the cheerful one since I can barely muster a smile for even my friends. Finally, the bar area dies down as the guests move to the play areas.

Jealousy, hot and ugly, boils in the pit of my stomach. It’s hard to watch all the happy couples as they pair up and go off to share scenes and more together. That should be Addy and me.

“If looks could kill, everyone in my club would drop dead,” Aiden says. “What’s crawled up your ass today?”

“He’s still moping about his lost lover,” Wade provides helpfully.

I turn my death glare on him. “I’m not moping. I’m angry. There’s a difference.”

Aiden shakes his head. “I’m glad you’re over the moping stage of things, but your anger is scaring away my customers. Why don’t you take the rest of the night off.”

I should be happy with the offer. I don’t want to be around happy people when I’m so damn miserable, but I also don’t want to be alone in my misery. The very idea of being alone with my thoughts is a depressing one.

“I’m fine,” I grumble.

Aiden snorts a laugh. “Dude, you’re the furthest thing from fine. Get out of here. Get your head out of your ass and come back tomorrow with your happy face on.”

I force a smile that probably looks more like a grimace. “I have my fucking happy face on, asshole.”

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