“I told you things weren’t serious between us.”
“You gave me a key,” I tell him like it’s the most obvious statement in the world. “Why else would you give me a key?”
“Piper, I can’t be tied down.”
“Can’t be tied down? What does that even mean?”
Duncan scoffs. “Exactly what it sounds like. I’m not meant to be with one person.”
“So instead of telling me like a grown-up, you decide to let me see you fucking my friend?”
Duncan at least looks a little remorseful at those words.
“Piper. It just wasn’t meant to be.”
I roll my eyes. “Thanks, Duncan. I’m so glad that you decided your dick couldn’t stay in your pants and you had to go get action elsewhere.”
“It was fun while it lasted, Piper, but I just don’t see things working out between us.”
“You know, I guess I should be thanking you. At least you saved me from wasting more time on this relationship.”
Ava chooses this moment to walk out of his room. Her dark hair is still disheveled and she looks even less remorseful than Duncan. “Everything okay out here?”
“It’s fine,” Duncan tells her, wrapping an arm around her. She’s wearing one of his shirts hanging down over her thighs.
How was I ever attracted to someone like him?
“You need to find somewhere else to live, Ava.”
Bright side is it’s only my name on the lease. She moved in with me when her place fell through at the last minute. Now I have an idea of what might have happened.
“I can stay with Duncan.” She drags a black-tipped fingernail down his chest.
“Sure thing, babe.” He drops a kiss on her lips.
“God, you two were made for each other. No class at all.”
“Piper. Have some respect.”
I roll my eyes, ready to slap the man standing in front of me. “Like the respect you’re clearly giving me?”
“I think it’s time for you to leave.”
“Don’t worry. The last thing I want is to be here a minute longer.” I shake my head, walking to the door and grabbing my purse.
“Piper?” Duncan asks from behind me. I don’t turn around, resting my hand on the door.
“What?” I’m seething.
“Things don’t have to be awkward if we don’t let them be.”
“So what, now you want me to respect your decision and make it easy for you?”
“Easy for us both.”
This time, I turn around, giving him the best fake smile I can muster. Digging his key out of my purse, I shove it at his chest. “Sure, Duncan. Easy for both of us. I’ll make sure things are just peachy.”
“Thanks.”
