some sort of magic trick that I didn’t about making sure they had the right one. A good fit or what not. I hadn’t a clue, but that didn’t stop me from going through the motions and pretending I had a clue. I mean, a lady has to save face sometimes, right?
Once I’d randomly decided on one, I whirled around only to find that Officer Rotan’s gaze had been squarely planted on my assets. I blushed, pretended to not notice and went about playing a few practice shots.
Inside, my heartrate jumped.
He really was attracted to me?!
Was this a good idea? I didn’t want to make the mistake of leading him on? Whether or not I found him attractive was not the point. Besides, I was utterly besotted with Abe.
“Officer Rotan, may I ask what your first name is?” I asked.
“Jason. My first name is Jason.” He answered quickly.
“Is it okay for me to call you by your first name?”
He grinned, “Yes, it is. But when I’m in uniform, missy – its Officer Rotan , got it?”
I giggled, “Got it. Let’s hope we never have any sort of official business ever again, Jason.”
“Good girl. I think you and I both know that ass-hat at your gym needed to be put in his place. But I’ll never publicly condone violence. Understood?” He winked at me, the silent understanding passing between us.
My acknowledging smile must have been as wide as the Grand Canyon since he looked pretty charmed at my response.
“Understood, Officer Rotan.” I said, unable to help myself. There was something so thrilling about being put in one’s place by a sexy man in uniform who served in the capacity of law enforcement. No matter how minor or gentle.
It turned me on and I was completely guilty of imagining him putting me in my place in all sorts of ways. That is, until I heard an, ahem from behind me. An, ahem with a voice I recognized a hundred and ten percent. A voice like caramel and bacon wrapped together and then smoked for a perfect finish.
Abe!
How in the world was Abe here?!
I whirled around to find him with Officer Biggs and a couple of other burly-sized men that made me look like Tinkerbell . For some reason or the other, everyone looked amused and seemed to be on the inside of a joke that I was desperately on the outside of.
“Abe?” I said as if he were some sort of apparition.
“Yes, Cassidy. I’m joining the guys for some beer and pool. What brings you here?”
I must have looked crimson as the other men seemed to know to give us some privacy. They moved on and started chatting with Officer Rotan, um – Jason.
“I love this place, I come here pretty often actually.” I swallowed hard, my mouth suddenly dry. “I have a weekly appointment in the neighborhood. I come here afterwards to have a few drinks and go home. Ran into Officer Rotan. He invited me to play some pool.” I gestured over my shoulder towards the cluster of burly men discussing beer and pool as far as I could tell.
Part of me wanted to share with him. To let him know why I was there, but another part of me that was still too embarrassed to admit that I needed therapy, didn’t want to divulge this important aspect about myself. Not just yet.
He was studying my face again. In that way that made me suddenly feel as if I have no clothing on and I’m standing in public, in nothing but my knickers. I felt naked. Like he could hear my thoughts, what I was hiding from him.
But I didn’t notice any disapproval on his face.
“What are the chances…” He said, seemingly under his breath, almost as if he forgot I was listening and could hear him.
“Right? I was sitting over there and noticed Officer Rotan, Jason – playing pool. So, he invited me over. As it so happens, I really like playing pool.” I shared.
“Good, in one sense, it makes me feel better to know you’re here. I’m happy to see you of course. In another, I’m kind of… Kind of.” He said, stopping short, as if he was about to reveal too much.
“Kind of, what?” I
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