It’s not like any of that matters. I don’t see his hate for me waning anytime soon.
Chapter twenty-two
Fuck
Jo
Why am I at Giddy Ups on a Wednesday?
That’s a valid question.
One, Sadie is sick and was screaming her head off all evening.
Two, everyone I asked to hang out was busy.
And three, on Wednesdays, Giddy Ups apparently has half-priced margaritas. I didn’t know that before I came, but it’s definitely a perk.
I’m already on number two.
Jack and Dylan both stayed late at the shop to have a meeting or something. I asked all of my other siblings to hang out, but they all had other things to do.
Or maybe they just didn’t want to go out drinking on a Wednesday. That’s probably a Jo thing.
I’ve been doing my best to keep myself busy. Between work and my huge family, you’d think that would be easy, but I still have more downtime than I would like.
I tried to take a hike through the mountain trails, but I could barely breathe. I guess my every now and then cigarettes were doing more damage than I thought.
I look down at the nicotine patch on my arm. The damn thing doesn’t seem to be doing anything. Maybe that’s why I’ve been so cranky.
And why I’m desperate to keep myself busy.
I watch one of the large TVs behind the bar. Baseball is on. I don’t care too much about America’s pastime, but I have to admit those pants that they wear are doing a whole hell of a lot for me.
As I stare at their asses, I realize that I’m no better than a man.
Someone slides onto the barstool next to mine.
“Hey, gorgeous,” he greets. “Can I buy you a drink?”
I look down at my margarita which is still over half full. “Uh, no thanks. I’m good.”
I look over at his face. He has slicked back hair and pointed features.
“How about when you finish that one.”
I can already tell this guy is going to be a problem.
“Look, I don’t want to lead you on here. I’m not interested.”
“Why not, sweetheart? From what I hear, you’ll give it up to practically anyone.”
“Excuse me?”
Is this guy serious?
Another guy comes over to step in between the two of us.
This one doesn’t seem nearly as sleazy.
