Page 28 of Finding Redemption

“Good!” He takes my chin, lifting it until our eyes meet. “If he can’t see you for who you are and what you have to offer, he’s not worth your time.”

“True.” I twist my mouth to the side. “Does it count if I haven’t told him?”

“You’re kidding me?” He glares at me. “Get your ass over there and flirt.” He jerks his thumb over his shoulder as I peek at Walker. Who is now giving me a death glare. What the fuck?

“He’s staring at us,” I say, my mouth going dry.

“Should I kiss you?” Alden’s eyes grow wide as he puckers his lips.

“Eww, no!” I slap at him, laughing. My eyes dart to Walker, who hasn’t taken his eyes off us. “Apparently, this is enough.”

“Well, then.” He leans in, sweeping my hair behind my ear. “Let’s see what this does.”

When he pulls back, I glance at my target. “He’s gone.”

“Next time.” Alden slaps my ass. “You better hit the restroom and find your seat.”

“Dammit, stop that shit.” I slap him back before spinning toward the line for the restroom.

There I am, mid-squat, when I catch a flash of silver from the crack of the door. Fuck. It’s her. It’s Walker’s girlfriend. Should I speak? Do I play it cool and see what she’s like? Probably as fake as he is. Yeah, she’s probably… shit!

No toilet paper.

I have to do it. I’m gonna ask Walker’s arm candy for toilet paper. Maybe, I’ll just drip dry. No, I’m asking.

“Excuse me, can you pass some paper?” I stick my hand beneath the wall.

“Sure thing.” Suddenly, my hand is full. “Good?”

“Yes, thank you.” Dammit. She sounds nice. I hurry up, hoping to make it out before she does. Whipping the door open, I rush to the sink. Turning the water on, it splashes me. Ugh.

“I hate that shit,” the gorgeous woman in the shimmery silver dress says, handing me some paper towels.

“You just keep saving me, don’t you?” I give her a tight smile as I watch her through the mirror.

“Huh?” She furrows her brow.

I motion toward the stalls. “Toilet paper.”

“Oh, well, we do what we have to, girl.” She smiles and to my dismay, she’s even more beautiful. “I love that dress. It’s one of my favorites,” she says, eyes roaming me from head to toe.

“Your favorites?” I cock my brow. She must be making fun of me for the dress I’m wearing. The black and silver Ombre sequin dress hits me mid-thigh and has quarter length sleeves.

She smiles as she adjusts her dress, a Bodycon, V-neck silver sequins with cap sleeves. She’s killing it. “Yeah, I have one.”

“Oh, I’m sure it looks much better on you.” I bite my lip, feeling extremely self-conscious.

“Not at all. Your red hair sets it off.” She smiles wide. “Kick ass, babe.” She steps around me and pauses. “By the way, I’m Ava.”

“Reese.” I offer my hand. Shit, she’s nice. “You here with your boyfriend?”

“Fiancé.” Her face glows as her smile spreads. “Although, I may rethink marrying him after today.” She winks.

I chuckle. “Uh-oh.”

“He’s great, honestly.” She rolls her eyes. “Just being a man.”

I raise my brows. “I get it.” We walk toward the door.