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“Fuck yeah. Show me a professional athlete who isn’t and I’ll show you a liar.”
“He’s right,” I say.
Her head swings in my direction and her eyes flash with surprise. “Kaiden?” She walks toward me with a wide smile stretching across her cheeks. She looks happy to see me. “This is a nice surprise,” she says.
I wish this shiny expanse of wood wasn’t between us so I could pull her into my arms.
“I was in the area and thought I’d drop by.”
“Really?” she asks.
I laugh. “No, I came to see you.”
There’s no point in lying about why I’m here.
“That’s sweet. What did you do today?”
“I met up with some of my teammates for a workout and then I went back home and swam some laps in my pool.”
“And you're not ready to fall asleep yet?” she asks.
“Well, that could have something to do with the two-hour nap I took on my back porch.”
“Aah, I think I’m jealous.”
“You can nap there on Sunday if you want.”
“Be warned, I just might.”
“Kaiden Hart,” Jace calls out. “How are you doing, man?”
“Jace.” I give a quick nod in his direction.
“You guys know each other?” she asks.
“Not personally, just by reputation,” I say.
“How do you know Rori?” Jace asks.
“We go way back.”
Jace nods toward me. “Rori’s my favorite person here. Isn’t that right, doll?”
She snorts. “I’m pretty sure you’ve said the same thing to every other waitress here.”
He laughs. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. You’re my number one.”
His flirtatious tone causes a visceral reaction in me. My fists clench beneath the bar and I blurt out, “Rori, can I talk to you for a minute?” I’m off my stool and moving toward her before I know it.
She walks out from behind the bar to meet me.
“What’s going on?” she asks.
I take hold of her hand and lead her down a hallway. She tugs her hand loose, directing me into a tiny room. Judging by the table and chairs and vending machines, I’d say it’s their break room. Fortunately, it’s vacant. I push the door shut and turn toward her.
“What’s going on with you?” she asks. “Is everything okay?”
I’m feeling jealous for no reason and having visions of punching someone I don’t even know just for talking to her. What is she doing to me?
