Total pages in book: 50
Estimated words: 45548 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 228(@200wpm)___ 182(@250wpm)___ 152(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 45548 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 228(@200wpm)___ 182(@250wpm)___ 152(@300wpm)
She gave him some bullshit story about making sure it was the right thing for both of them, but I have to admit she had a much lighter touch than I would’ve used. No matter what she said, he kept coming back to how right they were for each other.
I could see the strain in her and it was all I could do not to storm over there and tell him to grow a fucking pair. Unfair I know, but fuck. I sat there eating a bullshit sandwich and listening to him moan and whine but not once did he say he loved her or any of the other shit you’d say to keep your partner from walking out.
She soon got tired of his shit when it became obvious even to me that he was trying to manipulate her with the whiny bullshit. She finally just told him that they were both adults and that she was allowed to change her mind if she chose to.
That had him back pedaling real fast and making all kinds of promises to make things better. She had enough sense not to give him any hope and I didn’t miss the way she looked around the room as if trying to pinpoint where I had those eyes and ears.
I sat there and watched as she shored herself up for the big breakup but knew she couldn’t do it. She was still that guilt ridden little girl who thought she hadn’t paid enough for her misdeeds. Doug has a lot to answer for.
I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth barely restraining myself from just walking over there and putting an end to this farce. She finally told him she was tired and needed some space to think. Had he reacted badly I would’ve put an end to it, but there was just more sulking and a short trip down memory lane which I was sure was meant to guilt her into giving in.
I kept an eye on him as he moved around the house while she set up the couch like she was actually going to sleep there. This is the part of this scenario that I didn’t like, the deceit. Go figure, it was my whole basis for coming here. Now I find I don’t like it one bit.
He did some work on his computer before peeping in on her and going to bed. I’m pretty sure if that were me we’d still be arguing until I won the fight. I’m not sure if he was this nonchalant because he thought she’d come around, or if the guy was just wired that way. Either way he was a weird ass fuck.
I had my second beer while counting down the time that she would leave and come to me. I caught her looking around the room again and knew what she was doing when she gave me the one finger salute. Well now! That’s more in line with the girl I always thought her to be.
I left my seat long enough to take a shower and shave before going to unlock the door for her when she came in. It wasn’t long before I saw her creeping down the hallway and looking in on him before sneaking out the front door.
I met her at the door and dragged her inside. I hadn’t realized it, but I’d missed her. The kiss was one of those you’d wish your lover would give when you’re going off to war. It was filled with raw passion and need, with just a hint of ‘I really missed you too’.
I wanted to mount her before we left the doorway but I’m not an animal. Instead I drew her into the room and sat on the couch with her on my lap. I asked how her day was and how things had gone with Bryan, like I didn’t know. She gave me a look that said I was full of shit and I was happy to see her slowly coming out of that shell.
“It’s harder than I thought. I just nodded and played with her fingers. An opening she could either take to carry on, or keep her silence, whichever she chose.
What she chose was to talk my ear off about how hard it was and what an awkward position she was in. I listened to her, letting her get it off her chest, but I didn’t see the problem. It’s not like they were married, they weren’t even in love. Shit, I bet I’d shown her more emotion in the last two days than he had in all the time they’d been together.
“You have two more days.” Of course she’d choose now to let her inner nag flow. Just my luck that I’m the sucker who released her from her self inflicted hell. Her dander was way up and smoke, fire and brimstone came out of nose and eyes. Then she opened her mouth and unleashed on me.