Sorry.
I’ve been through too much shit growing up, being sucked into a profession I never asked for and ending up stuck with no way out, to sit here and say, yes... I’m living a glass-half-full life.
I might have money, but what they say is true—money can’t buy happiness, and that’s the most honest thing I’ve ever heard.
I’m not sure how she developed such a low opinion of me, but it seems to have stuck with her.
Okay, I know... I know, I was kind of a dick on our surprise date, but what was I supposed to do, sit back and let her act like it’s the worst thing ever that she was paired with me? A guy has to save his dignity somehow.
Just then, Edwin stands from his chair and takes Genesis’s hand in his. Turning to Kelsey, he asks, “Would it be all right if I took Genesis out for a spin on the dance floor?”
Hell, the fucking balls on this man.
Here I thought he was a bit cowardly with a penchant to touch his glasses every six seconds, but then he goes and pulls this stunt. Takes a massive amount of douchery to do something like this. I didn’t know he had it in him.
“Of course.” Kelsey kindly smiles, but that smile is quickly wiped away when the happy “couple” turn away and head to the dance floor.
“Oof, that has got to sting,” I say.
“Uh, he stole your date, so I’m not the only loser here.”
I shrug. “I wasn’t too attached to her. Honestly, I just brought her because my brothers said I should have a date.”
“Then how come Breaker didn’t bring anyone?”
I glance over at my single brother, who’s entertaining a circle of women. “Because he’s able to pass off the appearance that he’s with someone, when really he isn’t. Younger brother showmanship type of stuff.”
She folds her arms over her chest and says, “This night is stupid.”
“Tell me how you really feel.”
“I’d rather not.”
“Why not?” I ask. “We’re both here, have been ditched by our dates. Might as well delight in each other’s company.”
“There’s nothing delightful about your company.”
Jesus, she’s snappy. Good comeback, though. Got to give credit where credit’s due.
“So, what was so delightful about Edwin’s company? Before he lit up with an onslaught of memories, he seemed like a bit of a bore.”
“He wasn’t boring,” Kelsey says. “Just different.”
“Different? How so?”
Warming up a bit more, she answers, “Well, he likes birds, and I found that fascinating. Not the bird facts, that actually was a bit rough at times, but that he was so in tune with nature that he could recognize specific bird chirps of each species.”
“Is that how he lured you into his bed? Chirping and flapping his arms?”
Kelsey’s eyes dart to mine in a deathly stare. “For your information, we never went to bed together. Just a kiss. And he’s not a geek who speaks bird to unhook a bra. He just likes to tell stories.”
“Gathered that from the mundane conversation he shared over the table.”
“As if Genesis was any better,” Kelsey snaps. “What did you even see in her?”
“Stature,” I answer honestly.
“Eww, that’s repulsive.”
