himself.” Tyler leans down and kisses my cheek.
“Why couldn’t I have met you first? Then you would be mine.” He tries to smile but it doesn’t reach his eyes; in fact , it fades almost as soon as it begins. “Lauren, I really should get going and let you get back to Gavin.” I understand his need to leave and feel bad that I’m the cause of his pain.
I hug him again. “Tyler, I really am sorry.”
“I know. I just have bad timing when it comes to you. See you Monday for our session.” In just a few giant strides, he’s out the door before I even have time to respond.
Great, now I can add guilt to my pain. Only one thing to do in this situation. I order up a couple more shots. They aren’t usually my thing but this night isn’t going to let me off easy.
As I wait for them, I look around for Gavin. I’m sure he isn’t far off. I spot him talking with someone on the other side of the dance floor near the VIP section. Gavin has a clear view of me; he probably did that on purpose. My view is slightly blocked by a column and I can’t quite see who he’s talking to. I wave when he turns my direction and smile at him so that he knows I’m okay. I’m not sure if he sees me or not but then his lips curl up in a smile and he waves back.
I down the shots and move in his direction. He’s in deep conversation with someone but with my fuzzy head, I still don’t know who it is. I watch Gavin as I make my way through the sea of bodies. A couple guys push into me and try to get me to dance but I just keep moving. Gavin’s face suddenly goes from smiling to a scowl as I get closer. Then his companion turns, I catch a brief glance of his profile before he walks away. I want to sprint across the floor but the people and the alcohol impede my progress.
“Oh my god Gavin, was that Ian? Where did he go?” I stagger into Gavin’s arms.
“Whoa, slow down darling, I think you have a certain hot boss on the brain and have had a few too many shots. I saw that whole exchange by the way.” He wiggles his finger toward the bar. “Poor Tyler. Is he okay?” He gives me a conspiratory smirk. I just roll my eyes and shake my head. The situation with Tyler is entirely my fault. Tyler’s so nice and genuine but I truly feel nothing for him but friendship. Gavin smiles again but it doesn’t reach his eyes. Something must be going on but then again I did just have four, or was it six, shots of tequila. Now I’m seeing Ian everywhere even though he isn’t there. “Come on darling. Let’s get you home before you pass out.”
Chapter 6
Memories of last night slam into me. What the hell had I done? Drank too much obviously, for one. Kissed Tyler for two. I put my head in my hands and hoped that everything would fade. Oh god, how was I going to look him in the eyes on Monday?
And then there was Gavin and his mystery companion. Now that my head was clear I know I’m right about what I saw. I saw Ian. The question of the day is why had Gavin lied about it. And how much did Ian see? Wait, why am I worried about what he thinks? He’s been off with Elizabeth for almost the last month and she’s walking around with a diamond that causes her hand to drag along the ground. And here I sit, alone, afraid, and grieving. Yes, Tyler was a mistake and I will have to talk to him but… But nothing, I know where my guilt is coming from; I still love Ian.
After a quick shower, I decide it’s best to just get this conversation with Gavin over. I walk out of my room and he’s sitting on one of the stools at the counter, staring into his coffee cup. He appears to just be waiting like he knew I would be coming to talk to him.
“Lauren…”
“Gavin…” We both speak simultaneously. “You first.” I say unable to meet his eyes, both embarrassed and angry.
“Lauren, I was only trying to look out for
“Why couldn’t I have met you first? Then you would be mine.” He tries to smile but it doesn’t reach his eyes; in fact , it fades almost as soon as it begins. “Lauren, I really should get going and let you get back to Gavin.” I understand his need to leave and feel bad that I’m the cause of his pain.
I hug him again. “Tyler, I really am sorry.”
“I know. I just have bad timing when it comes to you. See you Monday for our session.” In just a few giant strides, he’s out the door before I even have time to respond.
Great, now I can add guilt to my pain. Only one thing to do in this situation. I order up a couple more shots. They aren’t usually my thing but this night isn’t going to let me off easy.
As I wait for them, I look around for Gavin. I’m sure he isn’t far off. I spot him talking with someone on the other side of the dance floor near the VIP section. Gavin has a clear view of me; he probably did that on purpose. My view is slightly blocked by a column and I can’t quite see who he’s talking to. I wave when he turns my direction and smile at him so that he knows I’m okay. I’m not sure if he sees me or not but then his lips curl up in a smile and he waves back.
I down the shots and move in his direction. He’s in deep conversation with someone but with my fuzzy head, I still don’t know who it is. I watch Gavin as I make my way through the sea of bodies. A couple guys push into me and try to get me to dance but I just keep moving. Gavin’s face suddenly goes from smiling to a scowl as I get closer. Then his companion turns, I catch a brief glance of his profile before he walks away. I want to sprint across the floor but the people and the alcohol impede my progress.
“Oh my god Gavin, was that Ian? Where did he go?” I stagger into Gavin’s arms.
“Whoa, slow down darling, I think you have a certain hot boss on the brain and have had a few too many shots. I saw that whole exchange by the way.” He wiggles his finger toward the bar. “Poor Tyler. Is he okay?” He gives me a conspiratory smirk. I just roll my eyes and shake my head. The situation with Tyler is entirely my fault. Tyler’s so nice and genuine but I truly feel nothing for him but friendship. Gavin smiles again but it doesn’t reach his eyes. Something must be going on but then again I did just have four, or was it six, shots of tequila. Now I’m seeing Ian everywhere even though he isn’t there. “Come on darling. Let’s get you home before you pass out.”
Chapter 6
Memories of last night slam into me. What the hell had I done? Drank too much obviously, for one. Kissed Tyler for two. I put my head in my hands and hoped that everything would fade. Oh god, how was I going to look him in the eyes on Monday?
And then there was Gavin and his mystery companion. Now that my head was clear I know I’m right about what I saw. I saw Ian. The question of the day is why had Gavin lied about it. And how much did Ian see? Wait, why am I worried about what he thinks? He’s been off with Elizabeth for almost the last month and she’s walking around with a diamond that causes her hand to drag along the ground. And here I sit, alone, afraid, and grieving. Yes, Tyler was a mistake and I will have to talk to him but… But nothing, I know where my guilt is coming from; I still love Ian.
After a quick shower, I decide it’s best to just get this conversation with Gavin over. I walk out of my room and he’s sitting on one of the stools at the counter, staring into his coffee cup. He appears to just be waiting like he knew I would be coming to talk to him.
“Lauren…”
“Gavin…” We both speak simultaneously. “You first.” I say unable to meet his eyes, both embarrassed and angry.
“Lauren, I was only trying to look out for
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