He didn’t respond, and no bouncing dots indicated he was typing.
I returned to the bed, wondering if he’d bailed on me.
Of course, I had just basically alluded to the fact Trevor had packed my underwear as casually as he’d shared that his ex-wife tried to kill him.I think I need Hollis to walk me through how to flirt. Because that was not it.
Alejandro:We’ll have to take that up with Trevor. I doubt he’ll want you leaving until we know for sure the break-in was random.
I flinched at the vibration, at the fact he was back with me again. Then I went into defense mode after reading his text.
Me:He’s not the boss of me.
Alejandro:. . .
Me:Those dots mean?
Alejandro:You know exactly what they mean.
Me:He may think he’s the boss. There’s a difference.
Alejandro:Mmhm.
Me:Meet-and-greet with Trevor go that well, I take it?
Alejandro:Only slightly better than it did with you.
Alejandro:Just so we’re clear, I’m relieved it was you I saw naked and not him. I’d be traumatized for life.
Alejandro:That’s another one of those kinds of texts I should have reread first and most definitely not sent.
Another? Like the ex-wife-wanting-to-kill-you text?I almost asked him that, and I applauded myself for refraining.
Me:Anyway, take that shower so we can go. Trevor can stay here with Chase to keep an eye on him. I’ll ensure T understands I’m safe with you.
Alejandro:You are safe with me, that I can promise you both.
Alejandro:But before we go, I’d like to see Chase. I miss him
Of all the things he could possibly say to me ...
I swallowed, working that lump back down my throat since it had no business being there in the first place.
Me:He’s probably seconds away from finding you and “pulling an Alex” and walking in on you too. Be sure to keep your head on a swivel.
Alejandro:Yes, ma’am. Will do my best
I let go of my phone, dropping it next to me on the bed as I stared up at the ceiling, releasing a heavy breath along with it.
I replayed our exchange, trying to make sense of it. I wasn’t sure how long I’d been lost in my thoughts, but the knock a few minutes later had me bolting upright.
“It’s me! Why’s your door locked?”
My little dude.I hurried over, not about to tell Chase that my new friend had walked in on me naked, so that lock was very much needed.
I opened up, not expecting to see Alex standing alongside him.
Chase quietly pointed to Alex as if I couldn’t see him.
It was easier to talk through text than have a conversation with him eye to eye and pretend the naked thing and borderline flirty banter over the phone hadn’t happened.
