The words make me flinch. Yes, let’s normalize it instead of villainizing it like it should be. I roll my eyes at myself, knowing I’m the villain in my own story.
Maybe what I should do is give my agent a heads up. I keep him on for hockey-related things because… maybe nostalgia? I don’t know. Maybe I should also give my lawyer a call. He’s not a divorce lawyer, but he did handle my prenup.
Something that Jessica suggested, and I just humored her on.
My phone pings and I wince. Even from a distance, I don’t think I have the stomach to face my wife right now. But as I’m lying there, I realize that’s not my usual notification sound.
Frowning, I reach for my phone.
One of the coolest things about Rainbow Dorset is that they have their own social media app called the Pride Room. I haven’t checked it out thoroughly yet. I’ve meant to, but there’s always something else to be doing and it just gets pushed to the side.
Anyway, that’s the sound. The Pride Room app telling me I have a message. My stomach flips when I see it’s from Lemon.
I contemplate ignoring it. At this rate, regardless of what I’m doing with that man, my marriage is over. The least I could do is stop having an affair until I’ve at least told her it’s over. Right?Is that even in the same ballpark as trying to be respectful and noble or some shit?
However, I’m a weak, weak man and click on the notification.
Lemon Frost
The auction is a stupid idea.
I raise a brow. Honestly, I can’t keep up with this man.
Hansley Bardot
Didn’t you claim it was your idea? Seems a little silly to say it’s a stupid idea now.
Lemon Frost
Funny. Why did you change the age restrictions?
Hansley Bardot
We got a lot of pushback from the students complaining that we’re age shaming and trying to force them to date in their own age group, which was being stupidly hypocritical. I couldn’t disagree with them since they were right.
Lemon Frost
The kids are now hinting they want staff to bid on them.
Hansley Bardot
Isn’t that against the rules? And you’re not bidding on them. You’re bidding on the date.
Lemon Frost
Technicalities! And no, it’s not against the rules.
I raise a brow. I didn’t see that coming.
Lemon Frost
A few years ago, I had a kid on my team who got with Provost Kendrick Keller during his sophomore year. They married a year later—while he was still a student, so yeah… not a rule though cautioned against depending on the relationship.
I’m speechless. My mouth opens and closes a few times.
Hansley Bardot
That’s wild.
