“It’s sweet you think I have a social life and plans of my own after living in this city for just a few weeks. I’ll be around.” I tilt my head and give him a swift little pat on the shoulder.
He laughs and shakes his head at me as he leaves my room. Once he’s gone, I head back to the bathroom that’s connected to my room. Item number one: take a shower. Then, I need to look for apartments. A good orgasm would be nice too while I’m making a list of things to get done today, but unless it’s by my own doing, that’s not happening any time soon.
After finishing the most relaxing shower I’ve had in days, I throw on my lavender robe, grab my phone and sit on the bed.
Summer
Hi I miss you. How’s everything going?
Summer. I miss her. My best friend hated that I moved away, but she was also the one to tell me a change of scenery would be good for me. Her and I moved to Miami to go to college together when we were nineteen and lived together until I moved in with Andrew.
Hi! Miss you more. Things are great. I really love my new job. Everything is great and I’m feeling good.
Summer
That makes me so happy Ab! How is it living at Chase’s? Is he still as much of a slob as when we were kids?
Summer and I have been friends since we were five. She’s the closest thing I have to a sister.
Well, I haven’t seen his bathroom, but the apartment itself is in good shape so I guess he grew up.
Summer
I’m thinking of coming to visit you soon, so once you are settled let me know! I’m having best friend withdrawals.
I would love that! I’m sure Chase would be thrilled to see his bonus sister too.
Summer
It bums me out when you refer to me as his bonus sister for the simple fact that given the chance, I would truly bang your brother.
Oh God. New subject.
Summer
Okay, Fine. It’s Saturday, what are your plans?
Chase is actually having some teammates over.
Summer
Oh, and I’m sure your brother’s teammates are hot. Dress cute.
If she could only see how far back my eyes roll at that comment. Tossing my phone back on the bed, I reach for clean clothes to get dressed. I’m sure his teammates are hot too, but I’m not going there. A new relationship is the last thing on my radar right now. I’m still putting myself back together after the last relationship that completely crashed and burned. Plus, knowing my brother, he’s probably already put some ridiculous “touch my sister and die” fear into his friends.
Thinking back on my breakup, I’d never realized it before, but I lost myself when I was with Andrew. Being his girlfriend was my whole identity. I let my relationship with him define me for three years.That’s Abby, Andrew Fontane’s girlfriend.Three fucking years I was a girl so blindly in love with a man,nay a boy, who probably couldn’t even tell you my favorite color.
Once I’m back in the kitchen, I grab my scone and my coffee before taking a seat at the island. Looking around, everything in Chase’s apartment screams “I just moved in,” even though he’s lived here for a few years. He’s barely decorated, has a whopping three photos in his home, all on the fridge and two are of him and his teammates and the last is an old family photo. It has to be from at least twenty years ago. I’m not judging, interior design is probably the last thing on my brother’s mind, but would it kill him to decorate a little?
The sound of Chase’s bedroom door opening causes my head to turn in his direction.
“I’m heading out, but the guys will probably be over around eight tonight. Don’t be anti-social and come hang for a little.” Chase points a finger at me with a raised brow.
“Me? Anti-social? You know I could talk until I’m blue in the face.” I shove the rest of the scone in my mouth and give him a big grin. He used to give me a hard time as kids saying, “save some conversation for the rest of us,” because apparently I don’t know how to shut up.
“I’ll be here,” I say in a sing-song voice.
There is nothing that requires my attention for the rest of the day, so I should at least browse online and see what’s available for rent. And Chipotle. I also think I deserve to get Chipotle.
