I try to keep my tears from falling down my face but fail. Now I know why they call it heartache. My heart literally breaks in half at Jack’s declaration. All I can do is force out the words, “Take me home, please.”
CHAPTER 42
JESSI
I’ve avoided Jack at all costs over the past week. I even have Sonny pick me up and take me home from work. Jack leaves the club before I show up, which is fine by me. Still, I continue to make food and pop it in the fridge for him since that’s the deal, but our interaction doesn’t stretch much beyond that. It’s as if our connection in the alley and everything leading up to it never happened.
When we’re both home, we go to our rooms. Time has made my anger grow. How dare he treat me like a child after doing everything he can to convince me that I’m an adult and open to making my own decisions? Hypocrite.
I make a few more friends at the club, which feels more like having a family than a job. I really like it. A few of the guys have flirted with me or tried to get me to hang out after my shift. I’m friendly in return, but I don’t give anyone extra attention. After Tanner and what happened with Jack, I need to play it cool.
During a particularly dead part of Friday, Sonny comes over smiling and tapping her fingers across her mouth and cheeks. “Hey. I know you probably don’t care, but Kade asked about you. He and his friend are going to the movies tomorrow, and he thinks we should come with. As a double date. He doesn’t fuckaround. He wanted your number, so I told him I’d ask you first, but not to get his hopes up.”
“Why do you do this to me?” I whine, smacking my forehead and throwing her a glare.
She shrugs.
“He’s kinda cute,” I relent, “but I haven’t had great luck with dating. I should give it a rest for now.”
“I know. I know. But you can always block him if it doesn’t work out. Failing that, Jack can put the fear of God in him.”
Sonny doesn’t know what happened outside of the club. No one does, but the mention of Jack gives me the push I need. Screw him. Out of spite, I say, “Sure, give Kade my number. Let’s go on that double date.”I hope it’s not weird.
“Eek, yes! That’s perfect! Yay!” She claps her hands and bolts back over to Kade.
Unknown
Hi! It’s Kade.
Me
Hi!
Kade
I hear we’re going to the movies.
Me
Yes. Is that okay with you?
Kade
Of course.
Me
OK, maybe you can pick me up?
Kade
I’d love that. Do you like to ride?
Me
Love it.
Kade
