Bagging Alice_Standalone by Laura Barnard

Author:Laura Barnard [Barnard, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-31T16:00:00+00:00

Monday 5th November

Alice

I can’t believe Tom left me like that. The whole day was a bit of a head-fuck. First trying to keep everything calm between the girls and Amber, then meeting Tom’s parents, and him having a go at me. Way to make everything awkward Tom.

I had no idea that Tom had taken my rejection so hard. I assumed for a manwhore like him, his ego would be battered for a few days and then he’d get over it. Move on to the next vagina with legs.

But there he was showing me he cared. Whether he cared about me, or just the fact that someone said no I’m still not sure. It can’t have helped that his dad was so on his case. I was stunned he was so blunt with me there. My parents wouldn’t dare be so rude in front of a guest. They’re all about show and how things would look to outsiders.

I tried calling him when we were driving back, but he dodged my calls. He only got back late last night and went straight to bed. I despise this awkwardness. This is why living with girls is easier, even Princess Barbie was a breeze compared to this.

So today I’ve decided I’m going to his work with a picnic. I don’t care if he says he doesn’t have time for lunch. I’ll unpack it at his desk if I have to. This way we can discuss everything and get it out in the open. Pickles is at doggy day care, so we’ll have no distractions.

I tell the woman at reception that I’m Tom’s roommate and she buzzes me straight through. God, I could be any nutter. I go into the open plan office searching for him as people stop, turn, and stare at me. Yes, I suppose I could have done with a more low-key outfit, but what can I say? I dress to impress.

I’m wearing my turquoise floral tea dress, and my red, satin, polka-dot peep-toe heels, with my navy cape keeping me warm. I knew if I wanted to win back Tom’s affections I’d have to look the part. Men are always so visual, and I’d guess Tom is even more so. He can’t resist a pretty girl, especially one with food.

I’m just about to give up when a young guy walks up to me. ‘Hi, can I help you?’ He can’t stop looking at my shoes. Pervert.

‘Yeah, I’m looking for Tom Maddens.’

He smiles. ‘Well, Tom’s a lucky man. He’s just around the corner to the right.’

‘Thanks.’ I force a polite smile and move on quickly. Creep.

I’m just rounding the corner when I spot him at the printer. I’m just about to call out to him when a woman in her forties or fifties with far too much make-up on sidles past him, pauses and strokes his bum. Did I really just see that right?

Tom jumps out of his skin, then turns to face her, his skin pale. He smiles, but even from here I can tell it’s forced.

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