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“Can I sit down?” She glanced at the two women occupying the spots beside me with a flash of annoyance.
“Sure.” I wasn’t an idiot. I had to toe the company line and be polite. I turned to the two ladies sitting beside me and politely told them to take a hike. They both sulked but finally complied. This night was beginning to grate on my nerves.
Diana dropped down beside me, scooting so close her thigh was touching mine. I ran a hand over my tie and polished off my drink.
“I’ll get us another round.” She hailed a server and ordered us tequila shots and more drinks. A few minutes later, she was passing me a shot glass and making a toast. “Here’s to our future MVP and Super Bowl champion.”
Several shots later, Diana had her hand on my upper thigh and leaned into my ear. “It’s so loud in here.” Her mouth grazed my ear lobe. “Do you want to get out of here?”
My mind was numb, and my body felt relaxed. I shrugged, not really caring whether we stayed or left. “Sure.”
After closing out the tab, she linked her hand over my arm as we passed through the packed crowd dancing around us. Flashing lights flickered from cell phones lighting up the semi dark club with each step we took. “You’re a very popular guy. The crowd loves you,” Diana teased. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d be jealous.”
I smirked over the bullshit line and followed her out of the club. When we made it to the elevator, she shook her head and led me to a private one. “I have the presidential suite. You’ll love the view.”
I followed her and gave myself a pep talk.
This is what you wanted.
No ties.
Have fun.
I’m in control.
As the elevator climbed higher and higher, I realized the excitement I used to feel wasn’t there. My dick was soft. It hadn’t even twitched all evening. Diana was a beautiful woman. Yet, I felt nothing.You’re just drunk and tired.
But I knew it was more than that. Much more. If Natalie were in this elevator with me, I would’ve already attacked her and had her backed against the wall. Fuck, I’d tried not to think about her all night. However, even in my blitzed state, standing alone with an attractive woman, all I could think about was her.
Maybe Nick was right.
I hated to admit it.
Despite reaching my goal to the top, I felt miserable.
And fucking it out of my system was off the table becausesheowned me.
Goddamn it. Why didn’t I just tattoo Natalie’s name on my dick and call it a day?
When we entered Diana’s suite, she tossed her purse aside and wrapped her arms around my neck, leaning up on her toes. I averted my head and pulled her hands from around my neck. “I’m sorry. I can’t do this.”
She peered up at me as if she didn’t believe me.
“I have a girlfriend.”
She blinked slowly. “And?”
Apparently, it wasn’t a deal breaker for her, but I was going to lose it if I had to stand here a second longer. “I love her, and she’s the only person I want.”
After all that inner chatter I had about finding some entertainment to take my mind off her, I knew I was lying to myself. This wasn’t me anymore. I’d experienced something better, and I didn’t want to have meaningless one-night stands. It was like putting on an old pair of shoes that I’d outgrown.
When I made it back to my room, I dropped down onto the edge of the bed. Flipping on the television, I stared at the highlights of the draft. Glancing around the room, the loneliness set in. I missed Natalie. I missed her so much that I felt like I had a hole in my chest where my heart used to be.
What I’d give to have her here with me now. I’d give anything to hold her in my arms and make love to her all night long. Then wake her up and fuck her until she couldn’t get out of bed. And the cuddling. I’d cuddle with her and watch a cheesy rom-com with her. Fuck, I’d do anything she wanted.
I grabbed my cell, intent on texting her; but it was after one o’clock in the morning here in Vegas, which made it three o’clock in Texas. Shaking my head, I tossed my phone aside. I’d call her in the morning before I took a flight to New Orleans to meet with the team and sign my contract.
Natalie
