“Hey.”
We engage in some small talk while the rest of our teammates board. I plan to wait until we’re in the air to bring up Madison.
It feels like forever, but eventually we take off.
As the jet climbs higher and higher, I say to Easton, “Oh, I almost forgot, I wanted to ask you something.”
He twists in his seat to face me more fully. “Sure, go ahead.”
I preface by saying, “It’s kind of a favor I need from you.”
“You name it, man. You got it.”
Hmmm, I hope he feels the same way once he hears what I want.
After blowing out a breath, I say, “It involves Claire’s friend Madison.”
Uh-oh, now he looks uncertain.
This doesn’t bode well for me.
I go ahead anyway and ask, “Would you be able to set me up with her?”
His face falls. “Aw, dude, I don’t know. I would under normal circumstances. But Claire will kill me if you fuck around with her friend and hurt her feelings or whatever.”
Okay, I can’t really promise that I won’t do exactly that. I have a reputation as a ladies’ man, and everyone knows it. Not to mention, it’s not like I’m looking for a real relationship with this chick.
So what can I really say, besides, “Okay, that’s fine. I understand. I had to ask, you know?”
“Hey, I get it,” he replies. “I wish I could help you, but I can’t.”
I’m disappointed, but what more can I do?
Easton is not going to change his mind. He wants to avoid any unnecessary trouble with his wife. I get that.
But I’m not going to give up.
I plan to meet Madison if it’s the last fucking thing I do.
In fact, it’s kind of a challenge now, one I’m up for in more ways than one.
But one thing is for certain—if when we do meet, something happens, we will definitely have to keep it on the down-low.
No way can Claire or Easton ever find out if Madison and I hook up.
Claire has invited me to another Bears game.Yes!
For the matchup this evening, they’re playing the Edmonton Oilers. It should be an exciting game, as both teams are known for generating a lot of offense.
Of course, that’s fun and all, but my main focus will be on my new obsession—Lennox.
Okay, not new, as he was my main focus during the last game. But it’s gotten more intense.
The guys have been out of town for a string of away games, so I’ve had time to think about him a lot.
Unfortunately, because they’ve been gone, I haven’t had a chance to meet the man.
However, I have a plan for tonight.
