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I lick my lips, trying to choose my words carefully here. "I don't know why the fuck you were. He's nothing special."
Starla reels her head back, glaring at me with all her might. "If I want to flirt with someone I damn well will. Fuck, have you ever thought I might want to date someone at some point? I'm moving up in the club, Ivar. I'm not going to stay ahóraforever.What are you gonna do then, scare away any man that gets close to me?"
The thing is, I don't want any man to get close to her.
I shake my head and bite my bottom lip in irritation. "I can't do this fuckin' shit with you right now."
I walk out from around the reception station and head out back, needing some fresh air more than anything else.
CHAPTER SIX
Starla
Despite being out with the girls, I can't seem to enjoy myself.
One thought is constantly running through my mind: why is Ivar still giving me the silent treatment?
I'm trying not to think about it too much, but it's consuming my mind and dampening my mood in the process.
It's been radio silence between us since last night when he left Calming Space's mixer.
Charm and Fern organized the mixer as a way to attract new clients, and it was a huge success. Even though I should have been celebrating it along with them, I couldn't.
I haven't been able to shake this feeling of emptiness. I almost looked for Ivar when I got back to the clubhouse, but decided it was best to give him some space.
Rayna, Aziza, and I got tickets to go see our favorite comedian tonight in Jacksonville. We planned to come to the show a few weeks ago, and with everything going on between Ivar and me, it's so awkward.
To make matters worse, the three of us didn't come out here alone.
I figured Ivar would have made up some excuse so he wouldn't have to come, but he didn't.
Magnus, Aesir, and Ivar rode us out to Jacksonville. Us girls wanted it to be a girl's night, so we told the guys to stay back at the motel while we have a night out on the town.
We're all staying at a motel right outside the city. The two couples are sharing a room, which means Ivar and I are also sharing one.
It doesn't help there's only a queen sized bed in our room and there isn't a couch.
One way or another, the two of us are going to have to speak sooner rather than later.
Just yesterday the two of us were having a good time, and then it all changed after that guy flirted with me.
I can't wrap my head aroundwhyhe got so upset. Sure, I was flirting back with that man, but I was only flirting.
I didn't expect Ivar's reaction to be so possessive, and that's what I had a big problem with. I'm moving up in the club and I'm being promoted to the manager for Bubba's, so why does Ivar still think I belong to the club as a whole?
Tension and worry creep through my mind as I think about what my future might look like.
What's going to happen when I end up dating someone who really cares about me?
Will Ivar do everything he can to ruin the relationship?
I want to be happy, and I think being completely happy means I'll have someone who supports me by my side.
The girls and I settle into our table in the front of the comedy club, just below the stage. We already grabbed drinks at the bar on the way in, and the bartender told us a waitress would be coming around to get our food order.
Rayna's concerned voice breaks through the chatter around the comedy club, "What's going on with you? You're being super quiet."
I pick up my drink and take a much needed sip, "I'm all good."
