I toss the phone down and cover my face with my hands. I guess this is why he’s so okay with us not having time for sex. I feel like such a fool.
“Hello,” Erica says on the other end of the phone.
I didn’t even realize that I called her. My heart is aching so badly, I can’t even speak as I hear her voice. I can only sob.
“Zah? What’s happening?” Erica says.
I shake my head as if she can see me. I’m sobbing so hard my body is shaking. Why would he do this?
I open my mouth to tell Erica what’s going on, but I haven’t told her that I’m dating her brother. Well, I had been dating her brother, or so I thought.
“I … My … the guy I was seeing cheated on me,” I sob.
“Oh, Zah. I’m so sorry. You want me to call Bentley and tell him to kick the guy’s ass?”
I sob harder. If I wasn’t so heartbroken, I would laugh. Imagine him trying to kick his own ass.
“No, this is none of his business. I just needed someone to talk to. I really liked him, and I thought he liked me. I … I had sex with him and everything,” I cry.
“Oh, honey. I’ll come and kick his ass myself. He’s not worth your tears. You’re too good for him in the first place. If it were me, I’d hook up with one of his best friends and make him feel my hurt.”
I sort of laugh. Not only because I know that’s something she would do, but also because I know Bentley would lose it if I did hook up with Corey or Jason. However, I’m too hurt to think about doing something like that.
I can’t even imagine being with someone else. I’m so devastated. This was something special to me. I can’t believe he would throw it away like this.
“I’m sorry, Erica. I didn’t mean to call you with this. I’ll text you later. My head hurts,” I sniffle.
“Call me whenever you need. I’m here. If you change your mind and want me to call Bentley to handle the guy, let me know.”
“Thanks, Erica,” I say and hang up.
I burst into more tears and get up to climb into the bed to sob myself to sleep. Hopefully in the morning, I will be able to shove this all down and focus on my races.
Right now, I hate Bentley so much and I never want to see him again. He has ruined everything. Our friendship, this relationship, and so much more. I don’t think I will ever forgive him.
“I hate you so much, Bentley Coswell,” I sob.
CHAPTER 14
What’s Going On?
Bentley
My phone has been annoyingthis morning. It’s been buzzing and pinging nonstop. The one morning I want to sleep in and get my body to agree, the world won’t leave me the heck alone.
Suddenly, it dawns on me it could be Zah. She might need me to wish her luck before her meet. Not wanting to disappoint her, I sleepily reach for the phone to answer.
“Hello,” I say after I take in a sharp breath.
I’m still trying to clear the sleep fog from my head. I went for a run last night after I left that party, allowing me to blow off steam and make the decision to sleep in this morning. To be honest, I miss Zah so much and didn’t want to run without her.
“Bentley,” Erica says on the other end of the line.
The sound of her voice brings me wide awake. If someone hurt my sister, I’ll be on the first thing smoking to her. I was disappointed when she didn’t come here like she saidshe wanted to. I couldn’t believe she didn’t get in. I’m still questioning that.
“Do you know this asshat cheater Zah has been dating? I want you to kick his ass for me. No one makes my best friend cry like that.
“She said she didn’t want me to call you, but after thinking about it. Fuck that. This is my bestie and you’re my big brother. You’re there and this is Zah. I want you to kick his ass,” Erica rants.
