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"Yes, we're ok, as in, broken up. It has been a month, Brennan."
"I really like you, Sed. I don't want us breaking up."
"Well, you should've thought of that before you dropped your underwear.” On the day I made a surprise visit to Brennan’sapartment, I was the one who was caught in a shocking surprise. I made the 2 hour trip back to my place right after seeing the reed thin brunette in a nearly naked state, in bed, with my boyfriend.
"How many times do I have to say I'm sorry before you take me back?"his eyes pleaded.
"Sorry, I can't Brennan. I don’t know, I just don't feel the same way about you anymore." I said, with firm resolve. I have been waiting for this, to finally tell him in person that we were over. I didn’t feel sad. It made me feel sad that I didn’t feel sad.
"What?! It was one time, Sedona! One fuckin' time!" His eyes and his voice glittered with scorn.
"I just can't." I said, stepping farther away from him and closer to the door of the club’s side entrance.
"You think you're so high and mighty! You don't even put out, Sedona! Maybe that's why I fuckin' slept with her!" He was getting louder and we were starting to attract the attention of a few club goers who were out for a smoke.
I couldn't bear to listen to his ranting anymore. Plus, I did not want to lose any ounce of the remaining good will that I had towards him so I rushed back inside the club.
I looked for Nalee and Tanya. I spotted them having fun on the dance floor. I didn't want to ruin their night just because mine was ruined. I searched through my purse, looking for my cell phone.
"I was just about to go outside to make sure you're ok," it was Zander.
"I'm ok. I just have to go," I quickly replied. Without sparing him a glance, I made my way to the dance floor to tell Tanya and Nalee that I was leaving.
Tanya and Nalee didn't want me to go and they tried to convince me to stay for at least another hour. I pleaded that my head was pounding. I announced to both of them that I had already called a cab and the driver was on his way to pick me up. They both wanted to leave with me, but I reassured them that I was fine and hugged them goodbye.
I made my way to the frontof the club. Zander’s silhouette followed my steps.
"Are you leaving?" his hoodedeyes inquired.
"Yeah." I scrolled through my phone for the cab's number.
"I'm leaving too. I can give you a ride," he offered.
"No, it’s ok, I'mcalling a cab."
"At this time, the cab is probably not going to be here for half an hour or more. The clubs are open, meaning the cabs are in demand, so they’d take longer to get here. I told the guys I’m on my way out so it’s really no biggie if youride with me.”
"Thank you Zander, it’s really nice of you to offer. I can just wait here for the cab," I graciously declined his offer.
I walked towards the sidewalk. I was in the process of dialing the cab company when I glanced around and across from where I was standing, was a red Infiniti G37 Sports Car with the plates ‘COOLSTFF’. It was Brennan’s car which could only mean that he was still inside. He was probably going to look for me again. I wanted to avoid more drama so I looked over at Zander, "Ok, if it's really no bother, I'd like to accept your offer."
Zander's hands went up in a flash. He called up the valet and within minutes, we were inside a black Porsche SUV, driving on the freeway.
The day's events were replaying in my head when his voice broke my concentration.
"I'd be content to drive all night, Sedona. I’m just a bit worried that we'll end up in L.A. if Ikept driving."
"Oh, I’m so sorry. Just keep going on the 805 and exit Marmion Way. It should be inabout 4 exits."
I gave the rest of the directions to my place while he drove. He didn't ask about Brennan during the drive. He asked me where I'm from, what I liked about San Francisco, and the places Ihaven't been to and would like to see in San Francisco. I didn’t see the purpose of his questions but I did not want to be rude, especially since he was driving me to my apartment, so I answered “Santa Monica; the climate and diversity; and the Japanese Gardens, Museums, and maybe some tourist spots.”
I talked while he listened. While he drove, I discovered some things about him - his hands were twice as big as mine (I checked them out while they were on the steering wheel), he liked Hip Hop and Club music (types of music playing inside his car), he liked vanilla (his car smelled like vanilla), and the corners of his mouth turned up in a very sexy way when he was amused.
I didn't even realize we were in front of my place until he parked his car. He had both of his hands on the steering wheel, turned his head towards me, and was looking at me strangely, "So Brennan Townsend is not your boyfriend, right?"
"How did you know his name?" I asked bewildered.
"Sedona, I play football. He plays for San Francisco Rivers, our division rival, so we meet for a couple of games each year."
