The rest of the guys didn’t stay long after that either. I think they picked up on the weirdness there at the end. Maybe they agreed with me that Wade was being a sore loser, but I suspect they’re as concerned about him as I am.
He seemed fine until he walked over to our group. Good thing Sophie saw him before I did and covered my phone, or that could have turned into a very awkward?—
I bolt up into a sitting position, eyes frantically searching but not seeing. Could Wade have seen Chase’s text before Sophie hid it? That would explain the sudden shift in his attitude.
After I reply to Chase, giving him Sophie’s contact information and telling him she’ll be in touch, I switch to the Puck Babes chat.
Bree: He replied. I sent your info, Soph. He confirmed it, too.
Sophie: I’ll call him early tomorrow and sound eager. That way, he thinks he’s hot news and won’t suspect a thing.
Mia: And you thought I was the maniacal one?
Bree: I hope this works.
Sophie: It will. Trust me.
Mia: If anyone can expose that poor excuse of a man for what he truly is, Sophie can.
Sophie: Why do I feel like we need a jingle to go with that?
Bree: (laughing emoji) Do your worst, Soph. Or should I say best?
Sophie: Both work (heart emoji)
Now, to ask the more important question.
Bree: Do you think Wade could have seen Chase’s text before Sophie put her hand over my phone?
Mia: Still stressing over how he reacted to losing?
Bree: Yeah… That’s not like Wade. He’s usually more excited about my wins than his.
Sophie: Maybe it didn’t matter as much then.
Bree: What do you mean?
Mia: Can I explain this one?
Sophie: Please do! I have an article to prepare (winky face). I’ll keep checking back, though.
Mia: That was about more than a dart game, Bree. You were so focused on beating him, you didn’t see the way he watched you more than the board.
Bree: He did?
Mia: Oh, yeah. The man is a total goner for you. Trust me, I know that look. Ethan stared at me the same way the first time we met, as if his brain turned to mush when he looked at me. He said he had never believed in love at first sight until he saw me.
Bree: Wow. This would be so much easier if Wade and I didn’t know each other so well already. I can’t read between the lines because they’re all blurred.
Sophie: Oh, sweet analogy, Bree!
Mia: Such a word nerd.
Sophie: You know it, Diva!
Bree: What should I do?
Mia: Fight fire with fire.
