“Yeah…”
He holds his hand up to get the waiter’s attention. “We’re going to need some more drinks over here.”
“Of course, sir.”
“So, how do you wanna handle this?” he asks me.
“I have no idea. Like… no idea.”
“Are you going to tell him?”
“No,” I blurt, causing him to frown. “It’s a really complicated situation. Basically, she and I don’t get along. If I told him, she’d…”
“Make it seem like it was your fault and get between you and your friend?”
“Yep.”
My drink is placed down in front of me and I take a mouthful, loving the burn as it goes down my throat.
“Tough spot,” he comments, grabbing his drink but pausing before taking a sip. His eyes are glued behind me.
“What? What’s happening?” I ask, wanting to turn around to see but alsonotwanting to turn around to see.
“Well, you said you thought she was cheating on him?” he says carefully.
“Yes…”
“She’s definitely cheating on him. They just kissed.”
“Fuck,” I hiss, burying my face in my hands. Fuck, fuck, fuck. Austen is going to be devastated.
I knew she was a bitch. I knew it! I knew they never should have gotten married. They weren’t right for each other. She’s ruining Austen’s life. Has been since the day they started dating.
What I should do is go over there and make a fucking scene, but that would be bad for everyone here. I don’t want to make a problem for JJ when he’s been so cool tonight.
The little devil on my shoulder is telling me it’s the perfect opportunity to take my shot. Swoop in to save Austen while he’s hurting, which he definitely will be when he finds out what she’s been doing. But then the angel is telling me to ignore it. It’s not my business. And I shouldn’t give him this hurtful informationjustso I can make it better.
“Fuck, I don’t know what to do,” I groan.
“Maybe get a video and send it anonymously?”
That’s not a terrible idea. Not at all. Okay, yeah, let’s do that. I pick up my phone and open the camera to start recording. I turn slightly, angling the phone in a way I can get them while also looking over my shoulder to make sure I’m getting them in the frame. I catch them kissing—on camera!
But then the worst thing possible happens. She pulls back and for some crazy fucking reason, her gaze goes this way, and I know,I just know, she recognizes me.
I whip around to face JJ, turning off the camera and shoving it in my pocket.
“Shit, she saw me.”
“Yeah, she did,” JJ says, grabbing his drink and trying to hide his humored smile. Of course he’s laughing at me. He doesn’t have to deal with this shit.
“Is she coming over here?” I ask stiffly.
“Yep.”
“Fuck!” I hiss.
“Cameron?” Savannah’s voice is like nails on a fucking chalkboard.
