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“He was meant to man the grill. I bet he’s gone off to do some bullshit just so he wouldn’t have to take his turn. He’s so irresponsible.” He shook his head. “You girls, okay?”
“Yes. Thank you.” I nodded.
“We’re hungry,” Lucy said. “Can we have some burgers, please?”
“Coming right up,” he said. “You want cheese?”
“Yes, please,” Lucy said.
“Hey, Sadie!” Austin shouted.
Sadie trotted up to us. “Yes?”
“Where’s Wyatt?”
“How am I supposed to know? I’m not his keeper.” She turned to me and Lucy. “Oh my gosh, Wyatt is really getting all my nerves. Do you know what he said to me?”
“No, what?”
“He said that only hookers wear red lipstick in the day.”
“No way!”
“Yeah. Can you believe that?”
Despite being upset about Beau, I laughed. “How old is he? He sounds super old-fashioned.”
“Right?” She paused. “You know what? I’m not even going to give his words any more credence. He’s such an asshole.”
“Yeah, I guess you could say that. Maybe he’s just—” I was about to say into you, but Lucy shook her head.
“Maybe he’s just what?” Sadie asked cluelessly.
“I don’t know.” I shrugged. “So Brittany said that she and Beau are leaving.” I looked at Sadie and Austin to see if they knew what was going on.
“What do you mean, leaving?” Austin growled.
“She said that he realizes he wants more from life and that he needs the support or something. And I guess he wants to try with her again.”
“No fucking way!” Austin cursed. “I can’t believe this bullshit. After everything I’ve done for this dude, he goes back to Brittany.”
“So they had a special relationship before?”
“I don’t know that I would say special. I mean, they fucked.” He paused and looked at Lucy, who was glaring at him. “Well, you know,” he stammered. “Look, I’m a dude and I don’t really know what you want to hear. But let’s just say Beau has been kind of out of his mind recently. He’s taken on a lot here at the ranch, and maybe it’s just been too much. Me and the rest of our brothers talked to him, and we told him we’ve got his back and he should focus on other things. But I didn’t mean to get back together with Brittany.” He shook his head. “That dude is crazy.”
Lucy touched him on the arm. “I think that’s enough about Brittany.”
“What? I’m just saying. You’re the one that asked; I was only answering. It’s not like they were in love or anything. They banged a couple of times, and I don’t even—” He stopped and looked at me. “Sorry, Olivia. Is this a little TMI?”
“It’s fine,” I said, almost choking on my words. “If they had something and they’re getting back together, I guess it is what it is. Good for him. I’m happy for him. He deserves happiness. He’s a good guy. I need to go inside now.” I turned and rushed into the house.
“You see what you did, you jackass?” I heard Lucy hiss at Austin as she followed me. “Hold up, Olivia. Hold up!” She ran after me and grabbed me by the arm. “I’m sorry. He’s a man, and you know men don’t think when they talk.”
“It’s fine,” I said. “I’m glad to know the truth. I guess Beau’s not coming back out.”
Sadie caught up with us. “Hey, is everything okay? What was that about Brittany and Beau?”
We stood next to the French doors in the kitchen as the tears ran down my face. Then Arya stepped into the kitchen as well.
