Bet On Me by Hoddell Mia

Author:Hoddell, Mia [Hoddell, Mia]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2016-05-23T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

Alaya

A knock on my door drew me from the book I’d picked up to skim, and banished the fantasies I had been lost to. Grumbling, I scrambled off the bed and almost tripped over my bags on the way to the door. I didn’t think it was common knowledge I’d decided to leave tonight and I would be damned if someone thought they were going to try and drag me on shift.

“What?” I threw open the door and braced myself on the frame with an irritated expression.

Rose shuffled uneasily on the spot. I’d made a point of trying to avoid her, but obviously she figured out my plan. Clutching her hands in front of her she twisted her fingers together.

“Can we talk?”

I stepped back from the door with a sigh. Gesturing with one hand, I motioned for her to move past me.

She sat down on my bed and subconsciously began picking at the blankets as she took in the sight of my bags. “You’re really going then?”

“Yep. My train leaves in two hours and I’ll be flying overnight.”

She nodded regretfully and when she met my gaze her lips tilted down at the corners. “I’m sorry for what I said yesterday. It annoyed me to see you were leaving because of the asshole. I thought we had the entire summer—I still think we could have fun until October—but it’s your choice.”

“You don’t need me here, Rose. You were fine before I arrived.”

“I know, it’s just been nice. It’s like it was back home, only with better weather. Are you sure you won’t stay?”

I sat down next to her. I didn’t want to stay mad; none of it was her fault and she didn’t deserve the attitude I’d reserved for Cole. “I can’t, the roses were the final straw. I need to cut all ties with him and I can’t do that if I’m checking the bookings every day to see if he’s back. You could always come with me to Greece.”

She shook her head. “I can’t. I have everything paid for here and I’ll lose money if I leave. Are you sure you won’t reconsider?”

“It’s time for me to move on, Rose. I need a new start without all of this drama.”

She bobbed her head in acceptance and I leaned over to hug her. When she pulled back eventually, her lips were drawn into a tight line. “What are you going to do in Greece?”

“Drink and party. What else is there to do when I’m going to be working as a holiday rep? It was meant to be my last stop next year. You know, as a way to unwind. I think I’m in need of it now more, so I’ll be staying there until November.”

“Sounds like fun.” She giggled, perking up marginally. “Don’t get in too much trouble. I know what Brits are like when they hit the club scene abroad.”

I hummed noncommittally. “That’s the whole point. What’s the fun in going if I can’t go a little wild?”

“Good point.

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