“It would do me the world,” he murmured, “but will it makeyouhappy?”he emphasized. It was as if he was asking me if Greyson was important in my life.
Cutting Grey off… “I’m going to talk to him about it…” I trailed off, knowing how pissed Grey would be, but then again, that was expected. Besides, didn’t he miss his girlfriends?
What makes you think that he isn’t with them now?My thoughts provoked, making me scowl.
He nodded, his lips breaking into a big smile. “Thank you. You don’t know how often I was pissed at myself for suggesting that we try seeing other people while we were away from each other.”
Dumbest idea of the century, I wanted to blurt out, however I gave him a tight smile instead.
Seeing how he was now, I felt bad for sending him that text message, yet at the same time, I knew I had to tell him that I was getting infatuated with someone.
After we finished our meal, I checked my messages. I had one from Josie, asking what time we’d meet for Jet’s party. Shit, that was tonight! “You’re staying for how long?” I lightly asked, sipping my scalding brewed coffee with caution.
“I leave tomorrow. Sorry I couldn’t stay long, but I have school and I just needed to see you and make sure everything was okay.”
Seeing him now, everything came into perspective. “I could ask Brett and Mom if you could stay with us,” I offered, knowing that this wouldn’t be a problem. Mom trusted me greatly and I was sure Brett wouldn’t mind letting him stay for one night.
Liam shook his head, smiling. “Nah, I checked into a hotel nearby. I wanted some alone time with you, if you’d allow it.”
Man, was he quick. Then again, this was Liam. He never did give up on me. “I’d love that.” First, though, I had to text Grey. Warn him. Something.
* * *
We had just gotten inside his hotel room when I excused myself to the bathroom. I needed a moment to breathe as well as to send Josie and Grey messages.
I stared at myself in the mirror, noting how flushed I looked. The bathroom was big, designed with romance in mind. Liam had thought of everything. He was going to woo me back into his arms. He felt threatened and I couldn’t blame him. Days had passed when I’d barely thought of him. It was the polar opposite to how I had been before; when I’d thought of him every second of the day. However, when Grey entered the picture, the guy consumed me, hijacked my mind and body to the point that they only responded to him.
Pulling my phone out, I pressed my lips together, hoping that this wouldn’t cause any problems in the future. Wedidlive in the same household and I still hoped that this would be kept between the two of us.
Me:Liam’s here and we had a talk. I have to end this thing with you. I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you face to face. I hope you understand.
Sent.
My message was straightforward and on point. Sighing, I typed another one for Josie.
Me:Hey Jo, Liam is here. I’ll meet you there. Sorry we can’t go shopping today. I’ll make it up to you soon. Love ya!
With Liam here, the last thing I needed to see were the people from school, but I promised Josie that I would be there with her, amongst our peers. She wanted to meet a new guy tonight and if I backed out now, I wouldn’t forgive myself. She had always been there for me and she needed me tonight. With or without Liam, I was going to be her friend first.
My phone beeped. Glancing at it, I saw that Greyson had sent his reply.
Grey:On my way home. I need to see you.
Shit. No. I groaned. I had been hoping that he’d be easy to put down. Not a chance by the looks of it.
Me:I’m not home. I’m with him in his hotel room.
Was that rude? Then again, I needed to be upfront about things. Besides, we didn’t have anything to talk about. It wasn’t like we were really serious about each other. Right?
Grey:Which hotel? I’m coming to get you.
OMG. Was he crazy? Liam would cause an uproar.
Me:It’s over. I’m sorry.
One minute passed and there was still no reply. After it hit the three-minute mark, I resigned myself to thinking that he’d accepted my apology.
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